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.
