They have really downplayed that, haven't they? I missed the separation and motor firing (work distraction), but caught the spiral, and thought that was not what was supposed to happen. I haven't been able to find out if the main motor was still on or if it was coasting at that point. Anybody know?
I don't know if SS1 has a reaction control system, or if it is strictly aero-dynamic for attitude control. My guess was aero only, which is probably ok for sub orbital flight. It would need something other than aero-surface control for orbital flight.