LHC Pacer Series

Name: LHC Pacer Series
Brand: Lionheart Creations
Price: 22.49 USD
Rating: 4.5 (18 reviews)

Lionheart Creations

PACERBUSHTRIPACER180LIONHEART

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USD 22.49

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Added: August 21, 2025
Updated: September 25, 2025

Introduction to the Pacer 180

The famous Pacer 180 is a classic American light aircraft known for its sturdy construction, short-field capability, and vintage charm. Introduced in the late 1940s by Piper Aircraft, the Pacer (designated PA-20) was developed as a four-seat, high-wing, fabric-covered aircraft powered by a reliable Lycoming engine. Unlike many earlier taildraggers, the Pacer offered side-by-side seating, enclosed cabin comfort, and more power, making it a favorite for bush pilots, private owners, and aviation enthusiasts alike. With its tailwheel configuration and compact footprint, the Pacer excels in backcountry flying and unimproved runways. Even today, its blend of utility and nostalgia keeps it flying in skies across the globe, proudly representing the golden age of post-war general aviation.

Tri-Pacer

The Tri-Pacer is a classic American light aircraft that played a significant role in general aviation during the 1950s. The Tri-Pacer was produced between 1951 and 1964 and featured a tricycle-gear variant of the earlier taildragger Pacer, offering pilots improved ground handling and easier takeoffs and landings. It features a high-wing, fabric-covered design and typically seats four people, making it a popular choice for families, flight schools, and private owners. Equipped with a reliable Lycoming engine, the Tri-Pacer is known for its rugged simplicity, solid performance, and charming vintage appeal. Its unique combination of short takeoff and landing capability, good cruising speed, and forgiving flight characteristics helped make it a staple in post-war aviation and a beloved classic among enthusiasts today.

In this flight simulation package, I feature 5 variants of the Pacer, from the original 180 Taildragger with two versions of instrument panels, the famous Tri-Pacer, 2 versions of Bush Planes, one with modified wingtips, both with large size tires. The 5th variant is a Floatplane version with Amphibious retractable landing gear for land and water landings, and that one features both instrument panels also. The only Pacer variant with only one instrument panel version is the Tri-Pacer.

These packages use standard Asobo soundpacks and also Asobo basic Avionics.

All of these planes feature opening doors, opening rear cargo door, and sliding side windows. These also feature 3 versions of wheel skirts, from modern to classic to ‘open wheel’ for grass field take-offs. These are selected by a switch on the instrument panels.

If you would like a ‘nostalgic plane’ of American history to romp around in in the back countries and exploring the lands of MSFS, this might be for you. Especially if you want to your classic with giant Tundra tires, special wing tip performance lift wings, floats, as well as the original classic models. I have also included 2 ‘muddied up’ paint scheme variants for that ‘lived in’ ultra Alaskan preference.

Bill Ortis Lionheart Creations

LHC Pacer: 18 Liveries LHC Pacer Bushplane: 20 Liveries LHC Pacer Bushplane Special: 19 Liveries LHC Pacer Floatplane: 19 Liveries LHC Tri-Pacer: 17 Liveries

The P180 Pacer is an American 4-seat, single-engine monoplane with a strut-braced, high-mounted main wing and a standard undercarriage. The prototype took its maiden flight in 1949, and it quickly earned a reputation as a forgiving, exceptionally stable aircraft. Pilots know the pacer as rugged, reliable, and excellent for a wide range of skill levels, from novice to experienced aviators.

The P180 features a fuselage with a steel tube frame and fabric covering and an aluminum-frame wing with fabric covering. The aircraft measures 20 feet, 6 inches in length, stands 8 feet, 4 inches tall, and has a wingspan of 29 feet, 3 inches. It is powered by a single 4-cylinder piston engine that produces up to 180 horsepower and turns a 2-blade, fixed-pitch, aluminum propeller. The P180 has a range of 600 miles, a service ceiling of 16,500 feet above sea level, and it climbs at 1,500 feet per minute. It cruises at 134 miles per hour, stalls at 49 mph, and has a top speed of 155.

The TriPacer is an American single-engine, 4-seat, light general aviation airplane. The strut-braced, high-wing aircraft boasts a tricycle undercarriage, which provides the pilot with exceptional handling and visibility while taxiing. The prototype took its maiden flight in 1949, and it quickly proved to be a forgiving, exceptionally stable aircraft in flight. The TriPacer is considered a classic due to its design, ruggedness, and flight characteristics. It is a favorite of beginner pilots and seasoned aviators alike.

The TriPacer’s fuselage is framed with steel tube and is covered in fabric. Its wing uses aluminum ribs and spars and has fabric covering. The aircraft measures 20 feet, 6 inches in length, stands 8 feet, 4 inches tall, and has a wingspan of 29 feet, 3 inches. It is powered by a single 4-cylinder piston engine that produces up to 160 horsepower and turns a 2-blade, fixed-pitch, aluminum propeller. The PA-20 has a range of 500 miles, a service ceiling of 16,500 feet above sea level, and it climbs at 800 feet per minute. It cruises at 134 miles per hour, stalls at 49 mph, and has a top speed of 141.

Specifications

SPEED	Cruise: 112 Knots / 140 MPH
CEILING	16,400 ft / 7,620 M
TYPICAL RANGE	580 MI / 470 NM
LENGTH	8.03 m (23 ft 5 in)
WINGSPAN	10.41 m (30 ft 0 in)
HEIGHT	2.24 m (7 ft 3 in)

TAKEOFF	433 m (720 ft)
MAX WEIGHT	1508 kg (3,325 lb)
MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT	1508 kg (3,325 lb)
FUEL CAPACITY	283.9 L (75 USG)
ENGINE	Lycoming O-360, 180 horsepower / (300 HP)
COCKPIT CREW	4 Souls Total

VERSION 1.3.7 RELEASED NOVEMBER 7, 2025

Updates for Pacer Release 3 New Build version is 1.3.6 Release Version 3

Per Request: AP HDG Knob added to the Gyroscopic Compass
Per Request: AP HDG Bug added to Gyroscopic Compass; Red color
Per Request: Animated Toe Brakes added
Gyro Compass 'Airplane' object changed to Yellow. This helps with seeing the numbers better on the compass disc when the plane is overlapping them in the instrument
Per Feedback: The Interior Upholstery has been redone, rebuilt and reshaped mesh added and features PBR pure 3D leather and fabric throughout the interior sides and seats including wrinkles and details in the leathers and fabrics.
Rear cargo area upper top removed to resemble the back interior 'trunk' or 'boot' area better.
Rear cargo area redone around door edges / sill structure to look cleaner and realistic
Rear cargo area: Antique crate in cargo boot with oil cans and plexi cleaner in it
New Radical Sport Seats in Bush Plane Special fitted
Map pocket at pilots side panel area added
Float Plane Gear and Rudder Controls now hidden on planes that are in non-float-plane status
Under Panel Yoke Controls Chain tower (black tube in center under panel) is now animating properly, moves fore and aft with yoke fore-aft input
VR View Point tuned and adjusted
Door Latches and Latch Collars given new materials
Instrument panels enhanced on some planes, with one Burled Wood added.
Fuel Selector Panel (Round) and overhead Elevator Trim panel have been retextured with PBR materials and hovering Asobo fonts for extreme clarity as like the panels
Yellow Bullet Livery Package received a Burled Wood modification to the instrument panel facia that looks awesome
PBR Material Tech applied to Nap Sack (Pilots Bag in back)
Classic Panel Dimming System coding changed
Coding Adjustments to Autopilot Systems
Engine tuning to all planes: Airspeeds, Fuel Ranges, RPM redlines...

VERSION 0.0.1 RELEASED MARCH 27, 2025

Prototype 001 5 Pacer Aircraft variants that feature 2 versions of instrument panels.

Pacer 180
Tripacer
Bushplane
Bushplane Special
Floatplane

VERSION 0.0.2 RELEASED JULY 22, 2025

Fixes to textures and mesh

VERSION 0.0.3 RELEASED JULY 23, 2025

Prototype Build 0.0.3

Redid a number of graphics updates on instrument panels
Redid coding on Water Rudder and Gear controls for the FLoatplane variant.

VERSION 0.0.4 RELEASED JULY 24, 2025

Found 2 flaws in coding, repaired Fixed some graphics issues that had sneaked through, repaired

VERSION 0.0.5 RELEASED JULY 30, 2025

Update to LOC files

VERSION 0.0.6 RELEASED AUGUST 7, 2025

Many small model updates to interior, fixes to sliding windows animations, various other updates.

VERSION 0.0.7 RELEASED AUGUST 8, 2025

Pre-Release Testing

Adjustments to models, flight model configs,
First prototype draft of the Owners Manual has been put into the package for review
Adjustments to various parts of the package carried out.

VERSION 0.0.8 RELEASED AUGUST 11, 2025

Updates

Updates to Checklists
Updates to Textures, bugs found
Updates to Manual

VERSION 1.0.0 RELEASED AUGUST 12, 2025

Released Build Update 1

Updates to Textures
Updates to Engine and Flight Model configs on Bushplane models for higher output and added lift from special wings and wingtip package and vortice tabs.

VERSION 1.0.1 RELEASED AUGUST 13, 2025

Updates

Light switches on bush planes updated
Special effects updates
Fine tuning of flight models
Mesh updates on interiors

VERSION 1.0.2 RELEASED JANUARY 1, 0

Update: Fix to issue with planes groupings in MSFS 2024 which now separates the groups of Variants properly in MSFS 2024.

VERSION 1.0.3 RELEASED AUGUST 16, 2025

Update: 1.0.3

Repair to the Aircraft Configs; Typo

VERSION 1.0.5 RELEASED SEPTEMBER 3, 2025

Update 1.0.5 First Release Update

Tuning to Airspeeds throughout the package based on actual Pacer Pilots input

- TriPacer now adjusted to lower airspeeds for realism,
- Pacer 180 Taildraggers, non Bush, also reduced in airspeeds, 120 Knots at 2400 RPM

Tuning to Propeller torque on roll, reduced as it was very high, difficult to counter
Autopilot HDG setting now locks onto course you are on instead of existing settings such as 360 DEG
Autopilot ALT now set to lock also when activated
Skirt Stripes on Brown Stripes paint scheme are now on the correct side of the main skirts
Repair to lower windscreen edge molding
Addition of invisible Heading Adjustment Slider that comprizes of an invisible polygon over the Gyro Heading Instrument Face where you can mouse-drag-click on it and adjust your heading accordingly
Adjustment of the standard pilots view height (non VR, normal only) on the TriPacer so that one is not too high in the view.
Removal of bracket on rudder of TriPacer at the bottom of the rudder
Removal of hand grips on tail on TriPacer
White spot on the piping of the upholstery in the brown interiors is fixed, white spot is gone.
Altimeter Disc BARO animation issue fixed on Classic Panel
Fix to wrong nav lights showing on Bushplane Special, fixed

VERSION 1.0.6 RELEASED AUGUST 4, 2025

Update 1.0.6 First Release Update

Tuning to Airspeeds throughout the package based on actual Pacer Pilots input

- TriPacer now adjusted to lower airspeeds for realism,
- Pacer 180 Taildraggers, non Bush, also reduced in airspeeds, 120 Knots at 2400 RPM

Tuning to Propeller torque on roll, reduced as it was very high, difficult to counter
Autopilot HDG setting now locks onto course you are on instead of existing settings such as 360 DEG
Autopilot ALT now set to lock also when activated
Skirt Stripes on Brown Stripes paint scheme are now on the correct side of the main skirts
Repair to lower windscreen edge molding
Addition of invisible Heading Adjustment Slider that comprizes of an invisible polygon over the Gyro Heading Instrument Face where you can mouse-drag-click on it and adjust your heading accordingly
Adjustment of the standard pilots view height (non VR, normal only) on the TriPacer so that one is not too high in the view.
Removal of bracket on rudder of TriPacer at the bottom of the rudder
Removal of hand grips on tail on TriPacer
White spot on the piping of the upholstery in the brown interiors is fixed, white spot is gone.
Altimeter Disc BARO animation issue fixed on Classic Panel
Fix to wrong nav lights showing on Bushplane Special, fixed

VERSION 1.0.7 RELEASED SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

UPDATE 2 Build 1.0.7

Integration of Heading for Autopilot via mousing dragging over the top of the glass on the gyroscope Heading instrument. The mouse rect popup will reveal your HDG setting.
Autopilot HDG now locks the HDG to active flight course as it should be
New GPS Instrument added per requests of customers. This is the Asobo Aera Tablet, as like the FlightDesignCT and IconA5 have, but with a different casing that is aftermarket.
New GPS now hides via clicking on the exterior temp instrument that lives up in the top right corner of the Perspex (windscreen)
Adjustment to the rear Floatplane float struts, bringing the top mounts forward to the back framework zone in the fuselage/cabin area.
Adjustment to animations in the Floatplane instrument panel Tri-Pacer style, fixing animations that werent working correctly.
Mouse Rects Adjustments to Starter and Master Switch under Pilots seat
Manual new edition PDF with updates

VERSION 1.3.0 RELEASED OCTOBER 20, 0

Updates for Pacer Release 3 New Build version is 1.3.0 Release Version 3

Per Request: AP HDG Knob added to the Gyroscopic Compass
Per Request: AP HDG Bug added to Gyroscopic Compass; Red color
Per Request: Animated Toe Brakes added
Gyro Compass 'Airplane' object changed to Yellow
Per Feedback: The Interior Upholstery redone, rebuilt and reshaped mesh added and features PBR pure 3D leather and fabric throughout the interior sides and seats including wrinkles and details in the leathers and fabrics.
Rear cargo area upper top removed to resemble the back interior 'trunk' or 'boot' area better.
Rear cargo area redone around door edges / sill structure to look cleaner and realistic
Rear cargo area: Antique crate in cargo boot with oil cans and plexi cleaner in it
New Radical Sport Seats in Bush Plane Special fitted
Map pocket at pilots side panel area added
Float Plane Gear and Rudder Controls now hidden on planes that are in non-float-plane status
Under Panel Yoke Controls Chain Tunner tower (black tube in center under panel) is now animating properly, moves fore and aft with yoke fore-aft input
VR View Point tuned and adjusted

VERSION 1.3.1 RELEASED OCTOBER 22, 2025

Updates for Pacer Release 3 New Build version is 1.3.0 Release Version 3

Per Request: AP HDG Knob added to the Gyroscopic Compass
Per Request: AP HDG Bug added to Gyroscopic Compass; Red color
Per Request: Animated Toe Brakes added
Gyro Compass 'Airplane' object changed to Yellow. This helps with seeing the numbers better on the compass disc when the plane is overlapping them in the instrument
Per Feedback: The Interior Upholstery has been redone, rebuilt and reshaped mesh added and features PBR pure 3D leather and fabric throughout the interior sides and seats including wrinkles and details in the leathers and fabrics.
Rear cargo area upper top removed to resemble the back interior 'trunk' or 'boot' area better.
Rear cargo area redone around door edges / sill structure to look cleaner and realistic
Rear cargo area: Antique crate in cargo boot with oil cans and plexi cleaner in it
New Radical Sport Seats in Bush Plane Special fitted
Map pocket at pilots side panel area added
Float Plane Gear and Rudder Controls now hidden on planes that are in non-float-plane status
Under Panel Yoke Controls Chain Tunner tower (black tube in center under panel) is now animating properly, moves fore and aft with yoke fore-aft input
VR View Point tuned and adjusted
Door Latches and Latch Collars given new materials
Instrument panels enhanced on some planes, with one Burled Wood added.
Fuel Selector Panel (Round) and overhead Elevator Trim panel have been retextured with PBR materials and hovering Asobo fonts for extreme clarity as like the panels
Yellow Bullet Livery Package recieved a Burled Wood modification to the instrument panel facia that looks awesome

VERSION 1.3.2 RELEASED JANUARY 1, 0

Updates for Pacer Release 3 New Build version is 1.3.2 Release Version 3

Per Request: AP HDG Knob added to the Gyroscopic Compass
Per Request: AP HDG Bug added to Gyroscopic Compass; Red color
Per Request: Animated Toe Brakes added
Gyro Compass 'Airplane' object changed to Yellow. This helps with seeing the numbers better on the compass disc when the plane is overlapping them in the instrument
Per Feedback: The Interior Upholstery has been redone, rebuilt and reshaped mesh added and features PBR pure 3D leather and fabric throughout the interior sides and seats including wrinkles and details in the leathers and fabrics.
Rear cargo area upper top removed to resemble the back interior 'trunk' or 'boot' area better.
Rear cargo area redone around door edges / sill structure to look cleaner and realistic
Rear cargo area: Antique crate in cargo boot with oil cans and plexi cleaner in it
New Radical Sport Seats in Bush Plane Special fitted
Map pocket at pilots side panel area added
Float Plane Gear and Rudder Controls now hidden on planes that are in non-float-plane status
Under Panel Yoke Controls Chain Tunner tower (black tube in center under panel) is now animating properly, moves fore and aft with yoke fore-aft input
VR View Point tuned and adjusted
Door Latches and Latch Collars given new materials
Instrument panels enhanced on some planes, with one Burled Wood added.
Fuel Selector Panel (Round) and overhead Elevator Trim panel have been retextured with PBR materials and hovering Asobo fonts for extreme clarity as like the panels
Yellow Bullet Livery Package recieved a Burled Wood modification to the instrument panel facia that looks awesome

VERSION 1.3.3 RELEASED OCTOBER 31, 2025

Updates for Pacer Release 3 New Build version is 1.3.3 Release Version 3

Per Request: AP HDG Knob added to the Gyroscopic Compass
Per Request: AP HDG Bug added to Gyroscopic Compass; Red color
Per Request: Animated Toe Brakes added
Gyro Compass 'Airplane' object changed to Yellow. This helps with seeing the numbers better on the compass disc when the plane is overlapping them in the instrument
Per Feedback: The Interior Upholstery has been redone, rebuilt and reshaped mesh added and features PBR pure 3D leather and fabric throughout the interior sides and seats including wrinkles and details in the leathers and fabrics.
Rear cargo area upper top removed to resemble the back interior 'trunk' or 'boot' area better.
Rear cargo area redone around door edges / sill structure to look cleaner and realistic
Rear cargo area: Antique crate in cargo boot with oil cans and plexi cleaner in it
New Radical Sport Seats in Bush Plane Special fitted
Map pocket at pilots side panel area added
Float Plane Gear and Rudder Controls now hidden on planes that are in non-float-plane status
Under Panel Yoke Controls Chain Tunner tower (black tube in center under panel) is now animating properly, moves fore and aft with yoke fore-aft input
VR View Point tuned and adjusted
Door Latches and Latch Collars given new materials
Instrument panels enhanced on some planes, with one Burled Wood added.
Fuel Selector Panel (Round) and overhead Elevator Trim panel have been retextured with PBR materials and hovering Asobo fonts for extreme clarity as like the panels
Yellow Bullet Livery Package recieved a Burled Wood modification to the instrument panel facia that looks awesome
PBR Material Tech applied to Nap Sack (Pilots Bag in back)

VERSION 1.3.4 RELEASED NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Updates for Pacer Release 3 New Build version is 1.3.4 Release Version 3

Per Request: AP HDG Knob added to the Gyroscopic Compass
Per Request: AP HDG Bug added to Gyroscopic Compass; Red color
Per Request: Animated Toe Brakes added
Gyro Compass 'Airplane' object changed to Yellow. This helps with seeing the numbers better on the compass disc when the plane is overlapping them in the instrument
Per Feedback: The Interior Upholstery has been redone, rebuilt and reshaped mesh added and features PBR pure 3D leather and fabric throughout the interior sides and seats including wrinkles and details in the leathers and fabrics.
Rear cargo area upper top removed to resemble the back interior 'trunk' or 'boot' area better.
Rear cargo area redone around door edges / sill structure to look cleaner and realistic
Rear cargo area: Antique crate in cargo boot with oil cans and plexi cleaner in it
New Radical Sport Seats in Bush Plane Special fitted
Map pocket at pilots side panel area added
Float Plane Gear and Rudder Controls now hidden on planes that are in non-float-plane status
Under Panel Yoke Controls Chain tower (black tube in center under panel) is now animating properly, moves fore and aft with yoke fore-aft input
VR View Point tuned and adjusted
Door Latches and Latch Collars given new materials
Instrument panels enhanced on some planes, with one Burled Wood added.
Fuel Selector Panel (Round) and overhead Elevator Trim panel have been retextured with PBR materials and hovering Asobo fonts for extreme clarity as like the panels
Yellow Bullet Livery Package received a Burled Wood modification to the instrument panel facia that looks awesome
PBR Material Tech applied to Nap Sack (Pilots Bag in back)
Classic Panel Dimming System coding changed

VERSION 1.3.5 RELEASED NOVEMBER 4, 2025

Updates for Pacer Release 3 New Build version is 1.3.5 Release Version 3

Per Request: AP HDG Knob added to the Gyroscopic Compass
Per Request: AP HDG Bug added to Gyroscopic Compass; Red color
Per Request: Animated Toe Brakes added
Gyro Compass 'Airplane' object changed to Yellow. This helps with seeing the numbers better on the compass disc when the plane is overlapping them in the instrument
Per Feedback: The Interior Upholstery has been redone, rebuilt and reshaped mesh added and features PBR pure 3D leather and fabric throughout the interior sides and seats including wrinkles and details in the leathers and fabrics.
Rear cargo area upper top removed to resemble the back interior 'trunk' or 'boot' area better.
Rear cargo area redone around door edges / sill structure to look cleaner and realistic
Rear cargo area: Antique crate in cargo boot with oil cans and plexi cleaner in it
New Radical Sport Seats in Bush Plane Special fitted
Map pocket at pilots side panel area added
Float Plane Gear and Rudder Controls now hidden on planes that are in non-float-plane status
Under Panel Yoke Controls Chain tower (black tube in center under panel) is now animating properly, moves fore and aft with yoke fore-aft input
VR View Point tuned and adjusted
Door Latches and Latch Collars given new materials
Instrument panels enhanced on some planes, with one Burled Wood added.
Fuel Selector Panel (Round) and overhead Elevator Trim panel have been retextured with PBR materials and hovering Asobo fonts for extreme clarity as like the panels
Yellow Bullet Livery Package received a Burled Wood modification to the instrument panel facia that looks awesome
PBR Material Tech applied to Nap Sack (Pilots Bag in back)
Classic Panel Dimming System coding changed
Coding Adjustments to Autopilot Systems

VERSION 1.3.6 RELEASED NOVEMBER 6, 2025

Updates for Pacer Release 3 New Build version is 1.3.6 Release Version 3

Per Request: AP HDG Knob added to the Gyroscopic Compass
Per Request: AP HDG Bug added to Gyroscopic Compass; Red color
Per Request: Animated Toe Brakes added
Gyro Compass 'Airplane' object changed to Yellow. This helps with seeing the numbers better on the compass disc when the plane is overlapping them in the instrument
Per Feedback: The Interior Upholstery has been redone, rebuilt and reshaped mesh added and features PBR pure 3D leather and fabric throughout the interior sides and seats including wrinkles and details in the leathers and fabrics.
Rear cargo area upper top removed to resemble the back interior 'trunk' or 'boot' area better.
Rear cargo area redone around door edges / sill structure to look cleaner and realistic
Rear cargo area: Antique crate in cargo boot with oil cans and plexi cleaner in it
New Radical Sport Seats in Bush Plane Special fitted
Map pocket at pilots side panel area added
Float Plane Gear and Rudder Controls now hidden on planes that are in non-float-plane status
Under Panel Yoke Controls Chain tower (black tube in center under panel) is now animating properly, moves fore and aft with yoke fore-aft input
VR View Point tuned and adjusted
Door Latches and Latch Collars given new materials
Instrument panels enhanced on some planes, with one Burled Wood added.
Fuel Selector Panel (Round) and overhead Elevator Trim panel have been retextured with PBR materials and hovering Asobo fonts for extreme clarity as like the panels
Yellow Bullet Livery Package received a Burled Wood modification to the instrument panel facia that looks awesome
PBR Material Tech applied to Nap Sack (Pilots Bag in back)
Classic Panel Dimming System coding changed
Coding Adjustments to Autopilot Systems

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