LOC Hi-Tech H45

This is the third LOC rocket I built. It is a smaller version of the EZI-65, and similar to my Shadow (though MUCH tougher). It comes in a nice kit (in a bag), and instructions are simple (one page) but clear. It has plywood fins with through-the-wall (and to the motor mount) fin mounting. It does have a payload section. One of the pre-cut fin slots in the body tube was off, and I had to widen it on one side to get the fins to align. I'm using a ROCKETMAN R3C parachute, and HeatShield parachute and shock cord protectors from Pratt Hobbies. I also bought a 38-29mm motor adaptor to use with it. I also got the nice vinyl lettering from Scott Binder.

Dia: 2.63"; Length: 49.75"; Wt: 22.4 oz (635 gm); Motor (1): 38mm
Recommended motor: F50-6, G40-7, H45-10
Status: Active

Flt Date Motor Comments
1) 11/22/97 G80-4T Excellent flight. IA-X96 payload, reported 1475 ft., 7.0 Gs, 221 max mph.
2) 1/04/98 G75-6J Excellent flight. IA-X96 payload, reported 1794 ft., 6.5 Gs, 244 max mph.
3) 3/26/98 H123-10W Perfect flight. IA-X96 payload, reported 3432 ft., 15.2 Gs, 424 max mph!
4) 4/02/98 H180-10W Perfect flight, out of sight. IA-X96 payload, reported 3337 ft., 22.2 Gs, 448 max mph!
5) 4/16/98 G64-4W Nice flight. IA-X96 payload, reported 1421 ft., 7.2 Gs, 208 max mph.
6) 4/22/98 H238-10T Excellent flight, jumped off the pad. IA-X96 payload, reported 2033 ft., 22.9 Gs, 332 max mph.
7) 5/07/98 H238-10T Leaped off the pad, a little off verticle due to the wind. IA-X96 payload, reported 2345 ft., 26.1 Gs, 386 max mph.
8) 5/25/98 H123-10W Excellent flight. IA-X96 payload, reported 3530 ft., 14.8 Gs, 432 max mph.
9) 6/04/98 H128-10W Nice flight, delay a little long. Got a 1/2" zipper, so I shortened the rocket one-half inch.
10) 7/11/98 H123-10W Excellent flight. IA-X96 payload, reported 3403 ft., 14.1 Gs, 421 max mph.
11) 7/25/98 I161-10W Excellent flight. IA-X96 payload, reported 4971 ft., 20.5 Gs, 583 max mph.
12) 8/06/98 H123-10W Excellent flight. IA-X96 payload, reported 3841 ft., 17.0 Gs, 439 max mph.
13) 8/22/98 H123-W Excellent flight. First flight with AltAcc, used for apogee deployment. Worked perfectly, reported 3162 ft., 15.0 Gs, 372 max mph.
14) 9/19/98 H242-T Nice flight, used AltAcc for apogee deployment. Reported 3376 ft., 22.1 Gs, 422 max mph.
15) 10/24/98 G54-W Used AltAcc for apogee deployment. Reported 823 ft., 7.2 Gs, 142 max mph.
16) 11/28/98 H123-W Used AltAcc for apogee deployment. Reported 3219 feet.
17) 1/30/99 H242-T Nice flight, used AltAcc for apogee deployment. Reported 3403 feet, 21.9 Gs, 436 max mph.
18) 3/25/99 H123-W Nice flight, used AltAcc for apogee deployment. Reported 3433 feet, 14.1 Gs, 387 max mph.
19) 4/11/99 H123-W Nice flight, used AltAcc for apogee deployment. Reported 3388 feet, 14.6 Gs, 385 max mph.
20) 1/22/00 H45-10W Nice flight, long burn. Used AltAcc for altitude recording, but I was unable to retrieve the data. Sims put it at about 4000 feet.
21) 6/10/00 H123-W Nice flight, used AltAcc for apogee deployment. Reported 3033 feet, 14.9 Gs, 388 max mph.
22) 9/15/00 H45-10W Nice flight, long burn. About 4000 feet.
23) 9/17/00 H45-10W Another nice flight, love that long burn! About 4000 feet.
24) 10/14/00 H112-10J Nice flight.
25) 10/26/00 H123-10W Nice flight. Chute tangled and did not inflate. Some crimp on rear of body tube on landing.
26) 6/16/01 H123-10W Nice flight.
27) 8/18/01 H123-10W Nice flight.
28) 9/8/01 H123-10W Nice flight.
29) 10/19/02 H123-10W Nice flight.
30) 10/19/02 I218-10R Awesome flight!
31) 7/12/03 H153-10A Nice flight on Pro38 motor.
32) 8/16/03 H73-10J Nice flight.

Pictures
A picture of the LOC Hi-Tech H45 kit.
The LOC Hi-Tech H45 before a flight. 4/02/98.
The LOC Hi-Tech H45 on a G64-4W. 4/16/98.
The LOC Hi-Tech H45 on a H123-10W. 5/25/98.
The LOC Hi-Tech H45 on a H123-W. 6/10/00.
The LOC Hi-Tech H45 on a H45-10W. 9/17/00.
The LOC Hi-Tech H45 on a H123-10W. 9/08/01.

Altimeter data

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