I have always loved the Piper Tri-pacer RC airplanes ever since I was a child (ages ago it seems )


Isn't it a beauty? Like a tri-gear cub.

I was wondering, do they make and sell Tri-pacer kits any more, and if they do where can I find them?

Anyone have any idea? I do not want plans for this but an actual kit. Thank you for any help you can provide.

Ikon N'West has a very good builder's kit of the PA-22. Every now and again you will see a Vince Miller version pop up. The miller plan is probably (this is gonna start a war) the best of the bunch, but you will need to cut your kit, or sweet talk one of the kit cutters into doing the cutting for you. The PA-22 is an honest little airplane. It is not a 3-D plane, but as I said, It is very honest, and makes no apologies. One in quarter scale with the OS 160 twin would be outstanding.


Bill, AMA 4720
WACO Brotherhood #1

I do not know if it for sale....but here is one! Capt,n

What is the wingspan of that beauty? What is the weight? How bout the cost?

Well Tigerdude it all depends on just how big of a model you are comfortable with. I prefer something that does not need a trailer and a twin cylinder 160 engine, and that is why I purchased the Mosquitobite 1/6th standoff scale Tri-Pacer kit. Go to www.mosquitobiteplanes.com and take a look at their Tri-Pacer kit. Some people like them, and some do not. The Ikon N'West model I feel is more model than I want to pack around to flying sites. I guess it all depends on your prospective. I feel a lot of modelers are inching their way to own a full size plane. If you are a licensed pilot, a big model might be just what interests you. Get back to me on which one you choose to build.

Rich S.

Hostetler has Tri Pacer plans http://www.aero-sports.com/whplans/ and there are lots of kit cutters who cut this kit. Wendel can also resize his plans if you want something smaller.