08-22-2010, 02:08 PM
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Retromaniac
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 298
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CPMcGraw
Even though Pem Tech's rocket is slick and looks well-built (I do think it's a really nice job!), aerodynamically it's just a very large Gyroc with nose-blow/parachute recovery instead of helecopter recovery. Those vertical fins attached to the upper and lower surfaces of the 'wings' are the stabilizing devices to keep the tail shimmy under control.
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Funny thing is, it is very stable even without the outboard rudders.
The magic is in the Ballz.
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