TEARS WERE SHED | 1957 Piper Tri-Pacer

[@brucemckelvy9920]

Enjoyed the video. Brought back great memories of the restoration of our Colt. We did not use HVLP though, but a traditional Binks spray gun and Randolff Dope over Ceconite. Hey, from 8,000 feet and 100mph people will never see that orange peel. Fly safe and enjoy the TriPacer. Great planes.

[@dintexas2095]

Nice job 😊😊😊😊😊 ! Nothing better than doing the work yourself.

[@tonysexton7674]

I am a new subscriber and i am impressed at your self confidence . Keep on flying , I watched your video flying at nite to Oshkosh. Unbelievable.

[@davejoynt6276]

What a gorgeous airplane, what a bummer that must have been, A1 repair job, you get so much satisfaction by learning and doing it yourself Subscribed.

[@davidschmaus1]

Thank you so much Dave. You are absolutely right. I really enjoyed the repair and learning. Thanks for the sub. Appreciate it!

[@dianekyler2078]

I appreciate your video's so much. It is so to fly along with you. Your video's seam to do that for me. I had to sell my PA 28 180 Due to medical problems. So thank you again.

[@wadesaxton6079]

Nice job fixing it. Sorry this happened to you. After 29 years in general aviation, I’ve never understood why people only open doors almost enough. I’ve seen it happen on Gulfstreams to Cubs and every time it would’ve cleared easily with just a few more seconds of opening the door.

[@JMOUC265]

Nice job. You were fortunate that it was only the rudder. Looking forward to your travelogue of your next flights. Good luck and stay safe!

[@davidschmaus1]

Extremely lucky or it might of been turned into an insurance claim. Thanks!!!

[@kevincollins8014]

David I'm sorry that happened but in my opinion it says a whole lot about your character to not only own up to your mistake but to turn it into a positive learning experience. I kinda wondered what happened to you , now I know. I'm glad to see you got it fixed. Wow I'm looking forward to the upcoming trips but only record when you feel like it. Please don't ruin your beautiful trips looking through a viewfinder on our account. By all means I'll be grateful to see any footage you happen to capture. Thanks for sharing these great videos brother.

[@davidschmaus1]

Thanks Kevin! Yeah. It’s been a bummer but I am glad I was able to learn the fabric work. I’m afraid one day it will be a lost art. I’ve started to get in a rhythm recording finally so it isn’t too bad. You are right though. I am going to make sure I enjoy that trip. Can’t wait! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

[@kevincollins8014]

@@davidschmaus1 Luckily I got to learn recovering from the wings on our old Ercoupe. That aircraft N2261H was deregisterd blown engine and is at Dayton Wright Brothers probably was sold for parts. I miss that plane but it is what it is.

[@davidschmaus1]

@@kevincollins8014 oh man. Bummer. That was on my shortlist of planes to buy too. I still haven’t flown in one. I need to do that this summer.

[@nikdog419]

The metal worker in me on the tape/glue, "Just wire brush and repaint." 😅 I of course have no idea if that was really a viable option there. 🤣 The can shaking shot. Such an element of realism.

[@jcmcclain57]

Hello David, I am really enjoying your Tri-Pacer videos and the video work in your videos. I understand you are a professional videographer. I also am digging your location in the Dayton area. My first introduction to aviation was as a line boy at the Wright-Patterson Aero Club in the early 1970’s. We lived in Enon and my mother worked on Wright field.

[@aptlogix]

impressive job you did there! looking forward to your upcoming travel content! thanks for sharing!

[@davidschmaus1]

Thanks Danish!

[@earthsciteach]

Great video and the rudder looks fantastic! I love the paint booth concept.

[@davidschmaus1]

Thanks! PPG did a crazy good job matching the color. My paint job looks awesome at 5 feet. :)

[@F84Thunderjet]

The rudder of my 1956 Tripacer (N7117B) was damaged at the Little Rock Arkansas airport in 1972 when a crop duster pilot ran into it while it was parked. He flew up to a repair shop in Manila Arkansas and had it “repaired” but the airplane required constant rudder pressure to fly straight. I finally replaced the rudder.

[@davidschmaus1]

Yeah. Its definitely disheartening. Glad you got yours fixed too

[@mikefogle5874]

Hate to hear that buddy, but glad you got it fixed. Nice to see the process. Thanks!!

[@davidschmaus1]

Thanks man! I’m glad it’s fixed. We will have to go flying when this crappy weather goes away.

[@mikefogle5874]

@@davidschmaus1 Going up for some lessons in a Super Decathalon tomorrow or Friday. Can’t wait!!

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Ugh that's a rough one! Glad you got it fixed though! Safe travels!

[@davidschmaus1]

Yeah. It was a bummer for sure. Appreciate it!

[@HoosierPilot]

So I have a small KZbin channel myself and am also looking for a pa20/22. I ran across your channel and immediately went down the rabbit hole of watching your videos. First you’ve convinced me that a pa20/22 is the way to go. Second your videos are extremely well done and I don’t know how you don’t have thousands of subscribers yet. I love your channel! Keep it up.

[@davidschmaus1]

Thanks so much! Just subscribed to your channel. If you want to chat about the tri-pacer before you buy I would be happy to.

[@HoosierPilot]

@@davidschmaus1 I appreciate it, and I’d love to! What’s the best way to reach you?

[@davidschmaus1]

@@HoosierPilot shoot me an email. Davidschmaus at yahoo

[@HoosierPilot]

@@davidschmaus1 will do!

[@vincentmolloy5660]

Cool video David. Like one of the other you- tubers would say, "ya don't know until ya know and now you know so there you go" .. I recoverd my entire Tripacer so I know what it entails. Fly safe.

[@davidschmaus1]

Thanks Vince. Covering was always “scary” to me so I am glad I had the opportunity to learn. I am hoping to get to help someone cover a full plane at some point. Fly safe.

[@vincentmolloy5660]

@@davidschmaus1 great stuff bud. We enjoy your flying videos. I love my Tripacer and enjoy seeing someone out there promoting them.

[@oneskydog4401]

Hi David I have a 1960 Caribbean Tri-Pacer located at KE95 Benson, Az. If you are not a west mountain pilot may I suggest a couple of routes to CA. Not knowing your destination. Mid Ca follow I-80 to avoid high terrain. So. Ca head toward Roswell and El Paso then I-10 into Ca.

[@davidschmaus1]

Really appreciate you reaching out. I’m not a mountain pilot and was plan on following i10 to California. Thanks again!

[@dcar152]

Nice looking repair and cover work. Your plane looks like a beauty. Years ago, we had four of those on our little airport. Come back to NH sometime!

[@davidschmaus1]

I was just telling my wife I want to go back and explore NH this fall. I’ll be back for sure!

[@dcar152]

@@davidschmaus1 KCNH

[@dcar152]

@@davidschmaus1 Claremont, right next to Parlin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baLYdmqVitmiosU

[@jimkirkendall2483]

I've done similar things. Thanks again for all your fantastic videos!

[@davidschmaus1]

Thanks Jim!!