What planes are the best for transitioning from foam to glow/gas powered 3D?

I am looking for a plane I can keep in my truck, so size is an issue. Anything smaller than 55" in length with a detachable wing would work. I work in farming, so I could just 'whip it out'...like a foamie. (Insert Jokes here).

Also what engine, servos etc, would you recommend. I have been looking at a lot of profiles...is that the direction to go?

I have a H-9 Showtime, (not built yet), with a Saito 125A waiting to be installed. (This plane is too large for 'spur of the moment' practice sessions). I am looking at things like the Mojo and OMP Funtana .40. I had a UCD .46 and found it to be a bit on the fragile side for carrying around in the truck and too big for the cab. (RIP).

I also have a SIG Mayhem, but again...too big for carrying around all the time.


I'm not addicted, just consistent and repetitive.

you're off to a flyer looking at the mojo, only a profile will fly anything like the foam that you're used to, and there is a split wing option with the mojo

Since the detatchable wing is key, you might also try the H9 twist. Nice and small, flies very well. I'm not sure if the 40 sized MOJO has a removable wing option.....???

Standard servos work great in the Twist as does a .46 engine. There is a huge thread on this plane in the ARF forum. I had one awhile back.. Nice harriers easy torque rolls, great waterfalls. The normal flight envelope was good, too. Easy slow landings. The only thing I didn't like was how much coupling was present in knife edge. It took lots of mixing to get rid of it. you wouldn't have that problem with a Mojo, but you'd need to build it (not a problem). I just think you'd be more comfortable with a Twist banging around in your cap than a Mojo. Oh yeah, they cost like $99 bucks, too.

Yes, there is a version of the mojo kit now available with the removable wing. And there is also a ARF vers. too, dunno if that has split wings though