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I wish I could say I had reasons as noble as Doug's for keeping records, but I mostly use them when the time comes for writing reviews. I guess I could say that keeping a log might prevent me from making mistakes like trying a C5-3 in a Mach 10 again, but the truth is that the mighty loop and crash have been what stuck in my mind all these years later.
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A 18mm Cox D8-3 would be even better in a Centuri Mach 10 !
A B14-7 (or even B8-7) would be downright hilarious.
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Well, the deed is done, but at quite a cost. I flew 8 today, wrecked four, two are dead and two may be repairable. I'll have pics later. Gotta do Mother's day.
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Glad you made the mark, but sorry to hear about the carnage. I do look forward to seeing the pics Doug .
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The only thing that makes it somewhat worthwhile is seeing the pics. Then again, nothing made the Ventris experience worthwhile. That sucked with a slurping sound. BTW, the pics are in the "Entertaining the ROCI boys" thread.
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CONGRATULATIONS! Can't wait to see the photos! And remember, crashing is far more preferable to never having flown. It's a great excuse to build more! Randy www.vernarockets.com |
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I have wrecked/lost FAR fewer R/C aircraft than rockets and have been enjoying both hobbies since 1977. The initial investment in R/C is higher than rocketry, but it is FAR cheaper than even little 18mm Estes engines on a per flight basis. A Gallon of R/C fuel is about $20 now, and that will fly the thirstiest .61 R/C on a tuned pipe at least 8 flights. Most of my 60 sized models have 12 oz (not the more common 16oz) tanks and will run Wide-Open on-the-pipe for at least 10 minutes. Usually my flights are only 50% on-the-pipe so I fly for about 10 min and have at least 1/3 the tank left. That's about $2/flight on my largest glo-power models. The electrics are considerably cheaper.
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