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Old 08-15-2016, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ghrocketman
Flying a 1/100 Saturn V on a D12-3 is slightly less thrilling than flying an Astron Alpha on a 1/2A6-2 and far more risky.

It's not risky at all if you fly in minimal wind.

Wait...I take that back, there's a greater chance of CATO with a D12-3 than a 1/2A6-2. Boom! Otherwise, as long as the motor works, the model is solid. Of course, I am referring to the old Centuri version which had clear fins that allowed it fly rock solid straight up.

On the clear fin note, IIRC, the K36 had clear two piece slip-on fins. The Centuri fins used a single sheet with a slot giving the fin a slight roll producing airfoil. The roll rate was slow, but it probably gave some added stability as long as you remembered to keep the airfoil turned the same way on all four fins.
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