Tomo Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Photos to come, but just thought I'd let you all know that we bought an old Piper Pacer! Just at the LAME now getting a going over, but pretty excited to have a plane with some character, and tail wheel! 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Onya Tomo! I hope you don't have long feet. Those Piper Pacer toe brakes are pretty close to the rudder pedals! Take care!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 This picture was taken from a Pacer. It's in the Wairarapa valley in winter: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Well done Tomo ....always wanted a Pacer myself. Good luck with getting it sorted, and I look foward to seeing some photos shortly. What engine again ?...........Maj.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Congratulations Tomo, very excited for you both. Lovely old aircraft. 4 seats to fill! Is there some other news we haven't been told yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave8rr Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Congrats Tomo. I assume it is one of the two that have been advertised at Albury?? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Is it made from a tri gear? . Many were converted. You won't have any trouble flying it. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayavner Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 congrats Tomo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz3g Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Great work, mate! I guess its a 22/20? One of the nicest conversions that can be done, especially if Clevelands are part of the package. There's one in the hangar next to me looking for a good home and it's tempting...10-15 knots more TAS and a rear seat that two people of moderate size can actually occupy (mine is just somewhere to store the gear unless they are two smallish kids). But the Pacer land (or crashes) a lot faster than the Auster and the Auster has a joy stick like real aeroplanes should so I'll stick to it until it's time to give it away. Happy flying Kaz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 looking forward to seeing it - nice things 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Great work, mate!I guess its a 22/20? One of the nicest conversions that can be done, especially if Clevelands are part of the package. There's one in the hangar next to me looking for a good home and it's tempting...10-15 knots more TAS and a rear seat that two people of moderate size can actually occupy (mine is just somewhere to store the gear unless they are two smallish kids). But the Pacer land (or crashes) a lot faster than the Auster and the Auster has a joy stick like real aeroplanes should so I'll stick to it until it's time to give it away. Happy flying Kaz Hi Kaz, As you can see from the picture in post No #3, that picture was clearly taken from the back seat of the Pacer. As I am 6' 2" (186 cm) tall, the back seat is not as small as you suggest. It's 'squeezy' but OK for an hour or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz3g Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Hi 80KN I was thinking more about the back seat pax's girths, than their heights Weight becomes an issue, too, if wanting full fuel but this is true of many smaller GA 4-seaters. I really like the Pacer but the Auster will do me for a few more years Kaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 The Pacer should be lighter than the Tri-Pacer it is derived from. I presume also the AD's have been done on the airframe tubing near the door.( X ray.) Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 this thread is useless without pics tommo! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 this thread is useless without pics tommo! :) Yep, without pics it didn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 We all know that the Solitare exists, but a Pacer??? The old pharmacy at greenwell Point may have some old film for the Box Brownie if you can't find your digital camera. Stop being cruel to us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 this thread is useless without pics tommo! :) Here you go! Needs a bit of TLC which it's getting at the moment, but I love it! Yes ADs are up to date including sealed struts, which is good! 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hope she's a good one Tomo. You are now in a GA plane. A whole new ball park. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Pukallus Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 What a beauty ! Congrats, she gone to a Good Home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Nice machine Tommo ...looks just like my Lightwing !......you owe me a ride also by the way...the Pacer will do........Maj.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Maybe you can bring the Pacer and your wife to Old Station next year ??..!....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave8rr Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Tomo, is this the Pacer that has been "metalised"? I am not sure about the wings but believe the fuse has been alloy covered. They are a nice aircraft. Cheers Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTNUZZA Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Looks like it came from my neck of the woods at one stage. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Tomo, is this the Pacer that has been "metalised"? I am not sure about the wings but believe the fuse has been alloy covered.They are a nice aircraft. Cheers Mike Yes that's correct Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Looks like it came from my neck of the woods at one stage.[ATTACH=full]32587[/ATTACH] Came into Australia in 1992, and lived in Victoria till 2010. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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