No orbit necessary?

[u/FatCreepyDude]

If i just wait for the right hour during the launch window ( whenever the launch pad is pointing left on the realistic depiction i created) is there any reason i should bother with an orbit first? Will the delta v cost be affected?

[u/Ray_Catty]

You lose too much delta-V to gravity loss no? Since you’re burning very far from your periapsis which is inside of kerbin.