Some questions about the excellent Tripacer

[randall]

Thank you Bill for the great aircraft!

I have a couple of questions about flying the Tripacer. I know it is a simple aircraft, so I hope I'm not trying to make it too complicated.

1. What are the speeds at which flaps can be deployed?

2. How is 75% power set?

3. On approach, in order to get 60 mph glide with full flaps, I have MP at about 10 and the nose is slightly up, making me need to raise my seat to see the runway over the nose while on final approach. Does this sound right?

4. Just a general question: Is the Tripacer an appropriate aircraft for bush-type flying?

5. It seems that cargo shows only in the amphibian versions. Is there a way to have cargo in the standard wheels version?


Thanks for any help!


Randall

[Jakemaster]

I use it for bush flying, it sure seems like a good plane for it.

[Admin]

randall said:

1. What are the speeds at which flaps can be deployed?

Full specs here:
pad39a.com/gene/spec2.html
The sim model should be close to those numbers
Different set of specs
www.angelfire.com/ne/swpc/tripacer.html
I apply one notch of flaps at approx 70mph on approach
but I don't know if that is correct, it works for me

2. How is 75% power set?

Not to be a wise guy but I use the throttle. Seriously, if it is 100% fully in and I pull it out 25% I am guessing I will be around 75% throttle. I have a CH Yoke so it is quite visual.

3. On approach, in order to get 60 mph glide with full flaps, I have MP at about 10 and the nose is slightly up, making me need to raise my seat to see the runway over the nose while on final approach. Does this sound right?

Normally I do most of my final with the nose pushed down so I can see. With full flaps I can fly down to the runway at about 55-60mph, then about 50-60 ft off the deck I let the plane level out and full flaps slows me to stall speed. If I do it right, wheels are down before the stall warning.

4. Just a general question: Is the Tripacer an appropriate aircraft for bush-type flying?

Yes but not my first choice. I prefer tail draggers for unimproved fields

5. It seems that cargo shows only in the amphibian versions. Is there a way to have cargo in the standard wheels version?

No, the cargo model is only available as an amphibian.

[randall]

Thanks for the help! Much appreciated.

Randall

[Jakemaster]

Yes but not my first choice. I prefer tail draggers for unimproved fields

What taildraggers? I am constantly looking for a good single engine taildragger for bush flying.

[Admin]

jakemaster said:

Yes but not my first choice. I prefer tail draggers for unimproved fields

What taildraggers? I am constantly looking for a good single engine taildragger for bush flying.

Lots of taildraggers. Bill's Luscombe of course and my favorite, the Piper J-3 cub
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[1905 Flyer III]

I know this is an FS98 plane, but check out the Boeing YL-15 by Dennis Simanaitis. I think this is the best Bush plane ever.

My version that was never finished.....

[briangladden]

You guys can always try my Super Pacer over at Avsim ya know..... Available in big tire and Alaska Bush Wheel versions

Brian

[CaptainCernick]

jakemaster said:

What taildraggers? I am constantly looking for a good single engine taildragger for bush flying.

Take a look here: www.avsim.com/bfu/index_Aircraft.html
My favorite is the Maule M7.

[Roger]

briangladden said:

You guys can always try my Super Pacer over at Avsim ya know..... Available in big tire and Alaska Bush Wheel versions

Brian

Thanks Brian

And welcome!

Roger