The Pacer and TriPacer are the same airplane except the 3rd wheel is in different places. I don't find them to be as roomy as one would expect for a "4 place" airplane. The great thing about a fabric airplane is the repairability. If you bend something it is usually a fraction of the work to repair compared to metal airplanes. The TriPacer is a pussycat on the ground in virtually all conditions, whereas the Pacer is a challenge (as taildraggers go).
A friend/A&P is developing a 180 hp w/ constant speed conversion STC for the Pacers and is about to get final FAA approval. The test airplane is an amazing performer.
The short wing Pipers are a different animal...some like 'em, some don't. You know, kinda like Cessnas <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
