diff --git a/lib/rcs.ks b/lib/rcs.ks
index 9260ba8..8faf87d 100644
--- a/lib/rcs.ks
+++ b/lib/rcs.ks
@@ -86,5 +86,6 @@ function rcs_translate {
         local z is pid_z:update(TIME:seconds, relative_velocity():z).
 
         set SHIP:CONTROL:TRANSLATION to ship_raw_to_ship_control(V(x,y,z)).
+        wait 0.  // wait one physics tick
     }
 }