I've heard that the tripacer is not a great floater, therefore you don't want the airplane to sink during final, it is needed to nail 70 mph ias. But one thing that no many airplanes in its class can do is to seat four grown-ups and take into the air without hesitating. A truly beautiful and wonderful airplane.
My dad had a PA22 150 HP in the 1980s (in the UK), flew with him many times, once down to France, Switzerland and through the Alps to Itay. Lovely little aircraft with good short field performance with two up. Thanks for sharing this video brings back many happy memories.
It was the same for me, sitting on a stack of pillows so I can see out the front the front. This is where it all started at age 10. And I’m still flying my Rans S7 at age 79 and still really loving it.
I recognized Lake Madison right away. I was a counter sniper at that airport when a President visited and was just off the runway where you turned to take off. Pretty cool to see the area again!
Back in the 70s my brother got his pilots license. On his first big cross country he took me from Cleveland to Beverly, Massachusetts. He rented a tired but reliable Piper Colt. It was an adventure. A lot of memories came back watching this vid. Thanks.
My first experience flying was a 45 minute dual instruction in a tri-pacer in 1960. I was 12 years old, and my Uncle was my flight instructor. … unforgettable … I am now 75, and have loved private aviation ever since 😊
I was surprised how quick the plane got off the ground with 4 adults. That was quick. No lack of emergency landing options for sure. What a great flight. Only have a few hours in a Pacer. Back in the 60s. I thought they flew and handled well.
When I was in flight training in Canada way back a long time ago, I did my required x country in a Tri pacer. From St. John N.B. Canada to Sydney N.S and back via Summerside P.E.I. My training was in a tail dragger, a Fleet 80.
Hello, my friends. It's so nice to see your flight and these beautiful green fields. Happy calmness. May it always be with you. A very beautiful land and you who live on it. Sincerely from Russia. May GOD protect you, We say be healthy and happy.😊❤👏
Great again, John. This reminds me of years ago, when my dad first got his pilot's license, He rented a small plane and flew to New Mexico to pick up Uncle Harry, and then flew to Dakota land, using the old gravel roads as landing strips. The only one I knew for sure was at Uncle Oscar's, but I'm sure there was more. I like the music you use, too!
I've been watching some Tripacer videos for a while and never saw one with pilot and three passengers. This is completely awesome. I was reluctant to buy one because many comments I've heard about power, about that flies like a brick, that sinks over 2,000 fpm on final, and many more . This video vindicates Tripacer in all its magnificence. I will buy a Tripacer, no matter what that would be the last thing I'll do in my life. Beautiful and great airplane.
One of my several regrets in this life was not learning to fly a small aircraft. I'm too old at 77, and I have no way to learn due to cost, etc. Oh well, things could be worse.
Not true. Go to a local small airport and find the EAA chapter. You will at least be exposed to and get to fly with a licensed pilot. Plus under the new “basic med” rules a drivers license is the only medical you need. No longer are in depth medical required for certain aircraft. The joy pays dividends.
My parents flew all over the country in a Cherokee when they were in their 80’s. Mom just took over the back seat and read while he was up front having a blast.
"The vintage piper is small, comfortable, and it has the Cessna 150 feel. I love the introduction of the second rear door. It is a Family flyer, a beginners choice." 👍
The Tri-pacer is a fine four seat airplane, for x-country and just sight seeing! Easy to fly and pretty economical ! Spent quite a few hours in one, and also the Piper Cherokee !
@wollwerthimagery6267 but anyway, I guess you're all tall and that compensate. Thank you so much for the information. The airplane is absolutely gorgeous.
The Tri-Pacer is a great plane! Good useful load for it's size, robust landing gear, and slightly faster than a 172. My buddy has one and I've made several videos with it. I fly a Cherokee. Loved the video, and I subscribed!
Four adults in a Piper Tripacer? Now that's what I call a death-defying act! Maybe the saving Grace was minimum fuel, but I'm betting the weight & balance/CG was nail-biting. Yikes!
The basic design of these planes dates back to the 1940's. The Piper "Clipper" series. Then the name was changed to "Pacer". Both tailwheel planes. But about '52 or '53, they "grew" a nose wheel and thus the "Tri-Pacer" was born. Produced by Piper all the way up to about 1960. Then, they were "reborn" as a two-seater called the "Colt" and made into 1963 or so. Way back in 1972, I nearly bought an early Tri-Pacer for $3,000. And about 1983 or '84, a friend of ours bought a 160 h.p. Tri-Pacer for $6,000. For a nicely restored bird today? If you could find one? You will be paying many times those prices, to be sure!!!!
Good video! As a Producer and Director of Photography for over 30 years I would suggest to lower the music a bit. You need that engine sound to enjoy this...
Tripacer was a real charmer. Last of the great single engined fabric covered airplanes.
Two beautiful precious things…a vintage airplane and the radiant perfect smile of a happy woman….that’s it!
Definitely. She almost didn't go.
I've heard that the tripacer is not a great floater, therefore you don't want the airplane to sink during final, it is needed to nail 70 mph ias. But one thing that no many airplanes in its class can do is to seat four grown-ups and take into the air without hesitating. A truly beautiful and wonderful airplane.
My dad had a PA22 150 HP in the 1980s (in the UK), flew with him many times, once down to France, Switzerland and through the Alps to Itay. Lovely little aircraft with good short field performance with two up. Thanks for sharing this video brings back many happy memories.
The first type I ever flew in and really kicked off my passion for aviation.
It was the same for me, sitting on a stack of pillows so I can see out the front the front. This is where it all started at age 10. And I’m still flying my Rans S7 at age 79 and still really loving it.
I recognized Lake Madison right away. I was a counter sniper at that airport when a President visited and was just off the runway where you turned to take off. Pretty cool to see the area again!
I am currently building a 1953 Piper Tripacer P-22 I love it's simplicity and construction... 5:06
Back in the 70s my brother got his pilots license. On his first big cross country he took me from Cleveland to Beverly, Massachusetts. He rented a tired but reliable Piper Colt. It was an adventure. A lot of memories came back watching this vid. Thanks.
It seems like this plane brings a lot of fond memories for a lot of people. I had no idea.
Beautiful video! I'm with the Piper Aviation Museum of Lock Haven, Pa. Keep her flying and hope to see you some day!
Great camera work.
My first experience flying was a 45 minute dual instruction in a tri-pacer in 1960. I was 12 years old, and my Uncle was my flight instructor. … unforgettable … I am now 75, and have loved private aviation ever since 😊
What a great story. Keep flying.
I was surprised how quick the plane got off the ground with 4 adults. That was quick. No lack of emergency landing options for sure. What a great flight. Only have a few hours in a Pacer. Back in the 60s. I thought they flew and handled well.
It seemed to have plenty of power. I think the glide plane is pretty steep but had more than enough engine to handle it.
When I was in flight training in Canada way back a long time ago, I did my required x country in a Tri pacer. From St. John N.B. Canada to Sydney N.S and back via Summerside P.E.I. My training was in a tail dragger, a Fleet 80.
Hello, my friends. It's so nice to see your flight and these beautiful green fields. Happy calmness. May it always be with you. A very beautiful land and you who live on it. Sincerely from Russia. May GOD protect you, We say be healthy and happy.😊❤👏
Thanks for the kind words. May God bless you and protect you as well.
Beautiful! I love that piper, I even have it in my flight sim...
The first plane I learned to fly was a Piper Tri-Pacer Colt.... Corpus Christi, Texas, 1965. Loved that plane!!!
Seems like a lot of fond memories of this plane for a lot of people.
Pretty peaceful picturesque Piper
Lovely plane.
Great to see these older aircraft still flying. Simple flight but guessing maintenance is substantial. Cool video. Young lady is beautiful. Plane too.
I'd love to say I know what the maintenance is on that plane, but I just shot the video. I would guess you're right though.
That is probably the prettiest TriPacer Ive ever seen
It is a pretty plane, isn't it?
Hello from Norway . Beautiful plane , lovely music .
Thank you Jostein
Nicest color for a tri pacer.
That was a beautiful paint job.
Beautiful aircraft.
It sure is!
I once owned one similar too it, a 1961 Piper colt, I miss the little Colt, lots of fun!
It's a great little plane.
What a beautiful airplane and video.
Glad you enjoyed it! And yes, it's a beautiful plane.
Great again, John. This reminds me of years ago, when my dad first got his pilot's license, He rented a small plane and flew to New Mexico to pick up Uncle Harry, and then flew to Dakota land, using the old gravel roads as landing strips. The only one I knew for sure was at Uncle Oscar's, but I'm sure there was more. I like the music you use, too!
That’s a great story. I’m not even sure Lynn knew about it. Glad you enjoyed the video too.
great video.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Beautiful Tri-Pacer!
It is a beautiful plane.
You know I love this one
Love those old tri pacer’s
It is a beautiful plane, isn't it?
I flew a Colt and a Tri-Pacer back in 1971 as I got my PPL in a Cessna 150. The Colt has no flaps.
I've been watching some Tripacer videos for a while and never saw one with pilot and three passengers. This is completely awesome. I was reluctant to buy one because many comments I've heard about power, about that flies like a brick, that sinks over 2,000 fpm on final, and many more . This video vindicates Tripacer in all its magnificence. I will buy a Tripacer, no matter what that would be the last thing I'll do in my life. Beautiful and great airplane.
Hey, Charlie. I don’t know about that because I’m all about photography and travel. But I’m glad the video was helpful.
The correct verbiage is " flies like a rock" .
My all time favorite aircraft to fly.
The Colt, a two seat version, has No flaps.
Both fun.
Wow that's an amazing view
Love from south sudan
Amazing view and a very cool airplane. Thanks
One of my several regrets in this life was not learning to fly a small aircraft. I'm too old at 77, and I have no way to learn due to cost, etc. Oh well, things could be worse.
Not true. Go to a local small airport and find the EAA chapter. You will at least be exposed to and get to fly with a licensed pilot. Plus under the new “basic med” rules a drivers license is the only medical you need. No longer are in depth medical required for certain aircraft. The joy pays dividends.
How about ultralight aircraft? Inexpensive and no liscence required!
You're not too old, if you're in good health. I was still riding my Harley-Davidson at 82! Go for it.
I’m 70 and have NOT ruled it out…but my beautiful sailboat would have to go. Can’t have everything…not at once!
My parents flew all over the country in a Cherokee when they were in their 80’s. Mom just took over the back seat and read while he was up front having a blast.
Tripacer N7117B was mine for about 14 years starting in August 1970
What did you think of it?
@@wollwerthimagery6267 Good airplane; converted to a Pacer and flew for about 3 years as a taildragger.
I want one like it with 160hp,
Sweet airplane. My Uncles had one and also my had a tri-pacer
I don't think I'd ever seen one of these before flying in it. Sweet little plane though.
"The vintage piper is small, comfortable, and it has the Cessna 150 feel. I love the introduction of the second rear door. It is a Family flyer, a beginners choice." 👍
It is a great little aircraft.
The Tri-pacer is a fine four seat airplane, for x-country and just sight seeing! Easy to fly and pretty economical ! Spent quite a few hours in one, and also the Piper Cherokee !
My brother had a Piper Cherokee as well. Great little plane.
Piper Tri-Pacer Fabric covered 4 seats. Piper Colt 108 hp. 2 seats
Would love to know whereabouts in SD this was; I grew up in Parkston SD, about 30 mi south of Mitchell. Nice video
Not too far from there. This was taking off and landing in Madison
What is this great piano music? Just perfect
I wish I could remember. It's piano music I purchased for another project.
I just can't believe it. 4 on board in a tripacer. I bow before the little airplane.
We're all pretty light people.
@wollwerthimagery6267 but anyway, I guess you're all tall and that compensate. Thank you so much for the information. The airplane is absolutely gorgeous.
Looks like my POV the first time I jumped from a plane. Cessna 180, looks to be about the same size.
It was about the same size as a 180. I wasn't previously aware of this particular model of Piper.
Nice tripacer.
Sure is!
The Tri-Pacer is a great plane! Good useful load for it's size, robust landing gear, and slightly faster than a 172. My buddy has one and I've made several videos with it. I fly a Cherokee. Loved the video, and I subscribed!
Thanks for subscribing. I did the same. My brother owned a Cherokee for a while. Great plane. Unfortunately he doesn't have it any more.
Four adults in a Piper Tripacer? Now that's what I call a death-defying act! Maybe the saving Grace was minimum fuel, but I'm betting the weight & balance/CG was nail-biting. Yikes!
We're all pretty light individuals, especially the two teenagers.
You've done it now. Now you're going to have to pay for flying lessons for that girl!
That girl is an adult now. She's just going to have to foot the bill herself for that. Haha.
The basic design of these planes dates back to the 1940's. The Piper "Clipper" series. Then the name was changed to "Pacer". Both tailwheel planes. But about '52 or '53, they "grew" a nose wheel and thus the "Tri-Pacer" was born. Produced by Piper all the way up to about 1960.
Then, they were "reborn" as a two-seater called the "Colt" and made into 1963 or so.
Way back in 1972, I nearly bought an early Tri-Pacer for $3,000. And about 1983 or '84, a friend of ours bought a 160 h.p. Tri-Pacer for $6,000.
For a nicely restored bird today? If you could find one? You will be paying many times those prices, to be sure!!!!
Wow. Great history on the plane. Yeah, can't even imagine what a nicely restored one would be going for now.
135hp for 4 adults?!😮
Have you ever flown it to Oshkosh?
The plane is a friends, so I'm not sure where he's flown. I think he sticks pretty close to Madison, South Dakota with it though.
4 Persons in this Plane...its extrem overload..
Good video! As a Producer and Director of Photography for over 30 years I would suggest to lower the music a bit. You need that engine sound to enjoy this...
Thanks for the tips! I consider it next time.
No offense, but I wish there would not have been music during the takeoff.
Why music sound track ? It's better original noise , machine aircraft .
Not everyone is as fond of engine noise.
Up your chances of surviving, not all ride at once.
Thank you my friend I live in Phoenix in Farmland looks way better to blow over not much of it left in Phoenix too many people moving here
I'm surprised there's farmland around Phoenix. Been there and it seemed so dry.