Mojo-3D trainer
 

I've been hearing lots of great things about the BHRC Mojo. I read a review about it in which the author said that, with the rates turned down it could be a good second airplane. It's really gentle and could be used as a basic aerobatic trainer. I also want something that will grow with my 3D skills and from what I've heard the Mojo is a 3D animal. So, if I could get you guys input on what you think of the Mojo as a basic aerobatic trainer and 3D trainer I would really appreciate it. Thanks

Futaba Owner

RE: Mojo-3D trainer
 

With the rates turned down - it's a friendly kind of a plane

With the rates turned up - it's still a friendly kind of a plane - it's just that the friend has now gone wild

As long as you've learnt the basic aerobatic skills (Inverted flight, loops rolls etc) and the recovery from them - I say go for it they are a great plane to fly. Like any of these style of planes - there are no "Self righting" qualities - it's what makes them good 3D'ers - they go exactly where you tell them even if it's not what you really meant. As a trainer - they are tough as nails so when you do make that mistake, they often survive unscathed.

RE: Mojo-3D trainer
 

That goes double for the 60 size Mojo. A friend who is now in the process of graduating from his trainer was FORCED to fly my Mojo 60 (by me-- I needed to twist his arm a lot).

Same 3D throws I was using all day cause I don't have another set programmed, ~50 degrees of travel on all surfaces, but with ~50% expo too. I just told him to keep the stick near the middle of the range and he flew it for about 10 minutes.

He told me he couldn't believe how easy that was, and it flew much better than his trainer. He wasn't nervous at all.

If you've ever flown or seen a Kadet Sr fly, the Mojo 60 gives that same feeling. It is very "floaty" and it's amost impossible to get it to snap out of really hard turns cause the wing loading is so low. A Saito 100 with a 15x6 prop is terrific-- 5.5 lbs total weight.

Only drawback I find is it just barely fits in my car so I really can't take it on long trips when I need to bring other planes too.

RE: Mojo-3D trainer
 

I agree with the Wind man. I fly a Mojo 60 and it is very easy to fly. I started 3d with a UCD46 which was a fun-to-fly ,easy to live with plane. Next I got a Burrito 46 which was recommended as a 3d trainer. I really liked it and now have a 2nd Burrito. I looked as the Mojo 60 as a plane I would need a lot of practice before flying. It turned out to be the easiest plane of the bunch - which is what many said but I didn't believe. I also fly a Mojo 40. I find it more difficult to fly but not that tough compared to the .60.

RE: Mojo-3D trainer
 

Ain't that the truth!

When you see Quique and Chip in a hover, and then take one hand off the TX, after flying a Mojo 60 you won't be that impressed anymore. [:-] Well, I know what they're flying probably isn't the same as a Mojo, but when you fly a Mojo 60 and find yourself just staring at it as it virtually TR's itself, you'll at least believe it's possible.

Floatiness, silky smooth, virtually no KE coupling and super forgiving. Fly one and you'll want one. :D