Alabeo PA-22 Tri Pacer released!

[Tim-HH]

Alabeo has released their Tri Pacer for $24,95

http://www.alabeo.com/index.php?accion=product&correl=126

Greetings
Tim

[txnetcop]

Tim, how does this compare to Lionheart's Tri Pacer? I'm sure there are those who would like to know if you have both...
Ted

[Daube]

I'd say the Lionheart TriPacer is still the best offer, since it includes more variants, including the floats one if I'm not mistaken.
The Alabeo one might have a better option for GPS integration, though... (not sure at all).

[jeffv]

Nice! Thanks to Alabeo.

[Tim-HH]

I'd say the Lionheart TriPacer is still the best offer, since it includes more variants, including the floats one if I'm not mistaken.

Yes, I agree! The Alabeo model is more detailed and has the better textures. But Lionheart offers much more for almost the same amount of money.


The Alabeo one might have a better option for GPS integration, though... (not sure at all).

Surprisingly they do not offer any kind of third-party GPS integration for the PA-22.

Greetings
Tim

[glennc]

I agree with what you have all said, however:

I have both but haven't flown the Lionheart airplanes in a while. I do like the Pacer option from Lionheart, but on the Alabeo product, everything on the panel works, no need to Ctrl-E to start the engine. I don't know if there was ever a fix, but on at least one of the Lionheart Tri-pacers, the overhead trim wheel would slowly spin making the airplane very hard to control. I like the Alabeo flight model, especially playing around with stalls. Try a power on departure stall, she will try to spin, a clear violation of one of the placards.

Bottom line, I like both with a short lead on the Alabeo machines.

Glenn

[binarkansas]

After learning of Alabeo's plan to release the Tri Pacer, I cleaned the cobwebs and bird nests out of my hangared Lionheart pacer and flew it around a little. As great as it was, I give the nod to the new Alabeo offering. Like all Alabeo models I have purchased it is beautiful to look at and a bear to easily create repaints. So far I am enjoying the new Tri-Pacer and do not regret the purchase. I do not in any way wish to downgrade the quality of the Lionheart model. One of my all time favorite FSX models is his Taiwind. I have never "hangared" it since it was first purchased and I'm still wishing for a new FSX native Bellanca Super Viking.

[av8erjm]

I only wish the Alabeo version had a version w/o the nose wheel and make it a T/D. Had a PA 22/20 and had more fun fying it than any other plane I've had or flown. Had to sell it for the money, BIG MISTAKE

[YoYo]

A little of "bushmania".

http://s10.ifotos.pl/img/AlabeoPA2_awsqpra.jpg

http://s5.ifotos.pl/img/AlabeoPA2_awsqpxh.jpg

http://s5.ifotos.pl/img/AlabeoPA2_awsqpxr.jpg

http://s5.ifotos.pl/img/AlabeoPA2_awsqxnx.jpg

[YoYo]

In different conditions. Very nice little plane!

http://s10.ifotos.pl/img/AlabeoPA2_awsqhwp.jpg

http://s2.ifotos.pl/img/AlabeoPA2_awsqhwh.jpg

http://s2.ifotos.pl/img/AlabeoPA2_awsqhwe.jpg

http://s2.ifotos.pl/img/AlabeoPA2_awsqhws.jpg

[YoYo]

And few more from Today's trip.

http://s5.ifotos.pl/img/AlabeoPA2_awarpaw.jpg

http://s10.ifotos.pl/img/AlabeoPA2_awarpqh.jpg

http://s10.ifotos.pl/img/AlabeoPA2_awarpqr.jpg

[Roger]

One thing I don't like about the Tri-Pacer is the red vc light. It's too red for my tastes, but there is no option in the "lights" section of the cfg, so evidently it was created in the model.

[YoYo]

One thing I don't like about the Tri-Pacer is the red vc light. It's too red for my tastes, but there is no option in the "lights" section of the cfg, so evidently it was created in the model.

Roger and Roger! :] You have right, I think too much this red colour (aggresive colour). Maybe its a good idea to change this red cockpit textures of VC (alpavtp_int1_night.dds)? Maybe I'll do it.

But 3D model is very well done:

http://s5.ifotos.pl/img/AlabeoPA2_awarnrr.jpg

[Roger]

Thanks for the hu on the textures for vc night, Yoyo. I've changed both night int textures for the day versions, reduced the brightness and colour saturation and now I'm happy.

https://i.imgbox.com/DfVmWMj7.jpg (http://imgbox.com/DfVmWMj7)

[YoYo]

It looks a lot of better!
Colud You share it? :wavey:

[KevinJH]

Noticed (and reported to Alabeo) in my FSX set-up that the dome and panel light switches work together and not independently, the two side cabin/panel spotlights are not visible from the exterior, using Shift+2 (control windows) - selecting either 'VC windows' and/or 'instrument reflection' has no effect and, finally, both fuel gauges show 'left fuel tank indicator' when hovering the cursor over them. Alabeo have reverted stating that "We are going to fix it and include on a future version for this aircraft".

Fingers x'd......

[YoYo]

Noticed (and reported to Alabeo) in my FSX set-up that the dome and panel light switches work together and not independently, the two side cabin/panel spotlights are not visible from the exterior, using Shift+2 (control windows) - selecting either 'VC windows' and/or 'instrument reflection' has no effect and, finally, both fuel gauges show 'left fuel tank indicator' when hovering the cursor over them. Alabeo have reverted stating that "We are going to fix it and include on a future version for this aircraft".

Fingers x'd......

Good catch. I added some from my side: http://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/505552-things-for-improvement/ .
This classic model is very nice and after the SP1 I hope it will be better :applause:.

[YoYo]

I have info from Alabeo.
They are working on SP1.

[KevinJH]

"NEW VERSION RELEASED (1.1)
ALABEO PA22 TRIPACER FSX/P3D
Fixes:
- VC windows and Instrument reflections fixed.
- Fuel gauges tooltips corrected to show correct information.
- Elevator trim lever now animated from external view.
- Map lights now are visible from outside.
- Attitude indicator corrected.
- Minor bugs fixed.
Customers should download the package again from the link provided. Downloads and installations were increased.
You should uninstall the aircraft before installing this new version."
http://www.alabeo.com/

[YoYo]

It was Fast! TY! :wavey:

[dvj]

Great Screen Shots YoYo. They need to add a float version.

[YoYo]

Great Screen Shots YoYo. They need to add a float version.

TY. It will be nice, particularly when compared with LHC package.

Over Ketchikan. Not Today good weather here.

http://s5.ifotos.pl/img/AlabeoPA2_asprnsa.jpg

[YoYo]

Hello,
nice to inform You that I finished the story & review about PA-22 of Alabeo.

The review is in Polish (sorry) but if You want You can use Google translator button (left, top corner).

http://yoyosims.pl/sites/default/files/Obrazki/p3d/tripacer/tripacer_main_logo_yoyosims.png

http://yoyosims.pl/sites/default/files/Obrazki/p3d/tripacer/alabeo_pa22_9m.jpg http://yoyosims.pl/sites/default/files/Obrazki/p3d/tripacer/alabeo_pa22_13m.jpg http://yoyosims.pl/sites/default/files/Obrazki/p3d/tripacer/alabeo_pa22_2m.jpg

Many pictures also. Regards.

http://yoyosims.pl/

Direct link for the review: http://yoyosims.pl/fsxp3d-pa-22-tri-pacer-alabeo