I-ROC

I've got this kit and the Minnie Magg, I love the IROC for it's simplicity and it's shape. Mine has flown probably 8-10 times on everything from an H to a J. The build is simple, making it a great L2 kit for those that are so inclined. (I usually recommend the Iroc or the Minnie) Motor deploy (I've added an electronic apogee backup). The one thing that dropped a star for this kit is the thickness of the fins. They are THIN. One of mine broke right at the root on a landing where the tube of the rocket didn't contact first (windy). It was almost as if Loc knew this might happen because my kit came with 4 fins (one extra). I was able to drill out the old remaining tab and put the spare fin in and repaint. But that would be the one caveat and/or area for improvement if Loc decides to go with something like 3/16" fins like some of the other kits they manufacture in this class/size.

I bought my I-ROC in June from Chris Short at the Samson, AL launch. It was a very easy build. I flew it twice at the Freedom Launch in Dalzell, SC. First flight was on an I-284 Mojave Green. The flight was spectacular! It flew almost to the limit of my Mk-1 eyeball's ability to see it. The parachute deployed perfectly and it looked majestic descending under the canopy. I repeated the next day with an I-218 Redline. It was another perfect flight. I highly recomend this rocket.

I spent a great deal of time looking at kits for my NAR Level 2 certification flight. I'd built a couple of LOC kit in that past and was very impressed with them, so after a friend recommend the I-ROC for my L2 attempt, I bought one. I will admit that I wasn't sure about the kit when I first opened box. The nose cone is one of the longest in the market for a 5.5 inch rocket, but everything I read said that it was super stable and capable of handling a J motor. Just before I built the fin can, I decided to purchased an LOC 5.3 inch baffle kit since I planned to use a chute release instead using dual deployment. Note: The baffle was just a personal preference, but the I-ROC is plenty stable without it. I've flown my I-ROC twice. The first was a test flight using an AT I500. The rocket flew perfectly straight. If you like a quick take off, the I-ROC really scoots on an I500. You can't blink when it comes off the pad, but the test flight gave me confidence the I-ROC could easily handle a J motor. Yesterday, I flew it on an AT J270 for my Level 2 certification flight. Launch and recovery were textbook perfect, and it was a great feeling watching the I-ROC take flight on the AT J270. I'm glad I chose the I-ROC for my L2 flight. You can't go wrong with this rocket kit.

I have built and flown two of these rockets and they fly straight, can handle landings well, the instructions are more than adequate and the vehicle looks good on the pad! I highly recommend this rocket kit! Also, a great rocket to build your level one experience!

Great kit instructions weren't the best but was great for my junior level 1 certification on an H550 1700ft