You must not launch in the desert; every Alpha III I've ever launched has eventually broken a fin on landing. Even a full-deployed parachute is not enough when most if not all landings involve rocks of various sizes or God-forbid, asphalt or concrete. Around here, it's just a matter of time. . . .

And a broken fin on an Alpha III is terminal.

So no, I think any Alpha III, IV or V is a terrible idea. Give me an Alpha or Alpha II with balsa (repairable) fins any time.

On the other hand, I love the commemorative logo and would love to see that on a Scout.

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NAR 79743
NARTrek Silver
I miss being SAM 062

Awaiting First Launch: Too numerous to count
Finishing: Zooch Saturn V; Alway/Nau BioArcas; Estes Expedition; TLP Standard
Repair/Rescue: Cherokee-D (2); Centuri Nike-Smoke; MX-774
On the Bench: 2650;
Dream Stage: 1/39.37 R-7