I own a share in the oldest flying Tri Pacer in the UK, G-APXU which was built in 1952 and is currently based at Perth, Scone.
She was totally restored a few years ago and is in great condition but like any old aircraft has her occasional snags here and there.
The Tri Pacer is a lovely aircraft to fly, somewhat like a C172 but a bit more responsive in roll and not quite as fast. Easy to fly with the only vice being that if you let her get too slow on the approach she can build up one heck of a sink rate which has caught a few people out over the years.
Some great quirks however such as the trim handle in the roof, the Johnson-Bar braking system and of course the interlinked rudder and ailerons, all of which take a bit of getting used to but thats part of the fun!
Happy to take you for a spin in her if you ever find yourself up our way?
Regards
UA