Re: LOC Precision EZI-65 for level 1 cert motor choice


lizardqueen wrote:
Hi,
I have purchased the ezi-65 with intent to certify level 1. Which
motor choice is best? It can accommodate a 29mm, 38 mm or 54mm motor.
I am looking for versatile, cheap, and reliable. I know-pick two, but
now all three. I am looking at the RMS 38/240 case with an H-123W
reload. Is this a good choice? Also, what does the second number
after the forward slash mean in the case size? For instance 240?
Is there a choice of case that will accommodate an H or and/or I motor?

I appreciate the help.
Laura

Hi Laura,
Welcome to the world of HPR - it's a great world in which to live.

I certified L1 using an EZI-65 and an H123W. It's plenty of motor for
a cert flight and it won't go high enough to need any electronic gizmos
for recovery or location.
I've also flown it on H242T, H112J, I161W, and I211W. The I211W makes
for a fantastic flight. I can't wait to try one of the new AT I225FJ
motors (38/480 motor case).

I even did my L2 cert using this rocket and a J350W! During building I
reinforced it to make it stronger and heaver for high thrust motors,
but I don't reccommend putting a J350 in a stock EZI-65 :(. When the
LCO pushed the button the rocket virtually lept off the pad and
disappeared into the sky. It was overcast - bad. I looked and
searched but never saw it again until some young spectator at the
launch came up carrying it. Thanks! I have no idea where he found
it. But I did get my L2 :).

I remember the first time I launched the EZI. The biggest thing I had
launched before that was a mid-power AT Arreaux on a G40W. Anyway, as
the EZI sat on the pad I kept asking myself if I really wanted to push
the button or not. I finally got the courage and so up it went with a
roar and smoke. It was absolutely awesome. I'd like to think I had a
feeling similar to that of NASA people when they have a successful
launch. Now I launch 2-stage rockets with 3 motor cluster boosters
(like 2-J350W's & J540R staged to K185W). Although they're complex and
expensive with many more possible failure modes, and more "exciting,"
nothing will ever compare to watching that EZI go skyward the very
first time.

Now male bonding at launches is OK, but if you can pass on your secret
I'd sure like to get my wife involved in rocketry too!!!

Larry Lobdell Jr.

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