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Thinking of buying an old PA20. What should I look for and where re corrosion, cracking ? Critical areas that may be hazardous to my health:smile:
Thinking of buying an old PA20. What should I look for and where re corrosion, cracking ? Critical areas that may be hazardous to my health:smile:
I was always told that pacers were just like mopeds and chubby girls..... Fun to ride until your friends catch you doing it....
I gather from these reply's no one has any relevant:x info as to the answer to my original question.
Butt Ugly? All in the eye of the beholder.
Some butts are prettier than others.
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Short answer: Have Steve Pierce go look it over. He has probably more experience with them than the most of the pilots on here put together.
That said, Steve- I recall seeing a picture of that bird looking like it was bobbing for apples... so they have their limits.
I had one years ago. The reputation is earned, ground handling can be tough, having any bad habits will not be good.
My Dad built a Kit Fox Model 3 and replaced it with the Clipper. Ge said the same thing comparing the two.I am pretty sure that those who say a pacer is nasty on the ground have either never flown them and only heard old wives tales, or flew one that the gear was out of whack on. The pacer is a lot more docile on the ground than an avid or kitfox and I think is a blast to fly and works well even on 31s. Good brakes are a must and a little tap here and there is all it takes. Personally I like the bad rap that they have gotten, it keeps the price down for those of us who like to have fun in them.
Thinking of buying an old PA20. What should I look for and where re corrosion, cracking ? Critical areas that may be hazardous to my health:smile:
Pacers are pretty.
I had a 51 Pacer with an O-320 and loved it. It is not a Super Cub and not meant to be. Like a Super Cruiser, it is faster and doesn't get out as well. VG's made a noticeable difference on mine for TO and landing. Its s nice plane, and way underrated. As for handling/groundlooping? Say what? Tail wheel proficiency should cover it. I never ever noticed any tricky handling, and mine had the original so-called, narrow gear. It ain't a kiddy-car. It's responsive, quick and gets in and out quite well. Steve Pierce will recommend you pull the back seat and put it into what Piper called, "Cargo Configuration. Loads and loads of baggage room. Pretty, classic Piper. Maybe some day, I'll get another one.
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