kitplane | Hartzell Propeller Airplane Propeller and Aircraft Propeller Systems Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:05:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/uploads/logo2-60x60.png kitplane | Hartzell Propeller 32 32 Prop Talk: Q&A with Pilot Carson Stilson https://hartzellprop.com/blog-prop-talk-with-pilot-carson-stilson-wairworthy/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:21:23 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=27613 At Hartzell Propeller, we’re excited to collaborate with Carson Stilson (@Wairworthy), who has documented his entire aircraft homebuilding journey from start to finish.

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]]> New Established Special Pricing for Kitplane Props: Now Through AirVenture 2025 https://hartzellprop.com/blog-established-special-pricing-kitplanes/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:37:30 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=27147 With EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 on the horizon, Hartzell Propeller is focused on delivering value to the heartbeat of experimental aviation — the builders, owners, and enthusiasts who make up the passionate kitplane community. If you’re getting ready to start an experimental aircraft build or thinking about upgrading your existing kitplane prop, now’s the perfect […]

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]]> STOL Goals: How a Prop Upgrade Can Boost Backcountry Performance https://hartzellprop.com/blog-stol-goals-how-a-prop-upgrade-can-boost-backcountry-performance/ Wed, 21 May 2025 01:23:14 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=27043 How can a backcountry aircraft propeller boost STOL performance? Take a closer look at the performance benefits of Hartzells backcountry props.

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]]> Kitplane Propellers: How to Find the Best Match for Your Mission https://hartzellprop.com/blog-kitplane-propellers-to-match-your-mission/ Wed, 21 May 2025 01:02:56 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=27038 Wondering how to find the best kitplane propeller for homebuilt or experimental aircraft? Get expert prop advice from Hartzell Propeller.

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]]> Kitplane Propeller Selection: The Hartzell Difference https://hartzellprop.com/kitplane-propeller-selection-the-certified-difference/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:25:44 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=24576 Building an experimental/amateur-built aircraft means you can choose either a certified aircraft propeller or a non-certified prop. What’s the difference? Let’s take a closer look:

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]]> Aviation Anniversary: Van’s Aircraft Celebrates 50 Years https://hartzellprop.com/aircraft-anniversary-vans-aircraft/ Thu, 19 May 2022 18:08:15 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=23484 Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, Van’s Aircraft has since become the world’s most popular kit manufacturer, with more than 11,000 completed RV models around the globe.

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]]> Breaking into Backcountry Flying: Kitplane Style https://hartzellprop.com/breaking-into-backcountry-flying-kitplane-style/ Sun, 15 May 2022 17:50:37 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=23480 Choosing the right propeller for your backcountry kitplane can make all the difference when it comes to optimizing your airplane’s overall efficiency and obtaining the backcountry performance characteristics you’re after.

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]]> Is Building a Kitplane Right for You? https://hartzellprop.com/blog-is-building-a-kitplane-right-for-you/ Wed, 04 May 2022 15:10:36 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=23119 Did you know? Experimental amateur-built aircraft are the fastest-growing segment of new aircraft in the United States today. While the idea of building your own airplane may seem ambitious, people have been “homebuilding” since the dawn of flight. After all, even the Wright Brothers worked on their first airplane in their bicycle shop, not a […]

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]]> Building an Airplane: Choosing a Design https://hartzellprop.com/choosing-a-homebuilt-airplane-design/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:57:20 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=21646 So, you’ve decided that you want to build a homebuilt airplane. Congratulations! The next step is choosing which airplane to build. There’s a wide range of homebuilt airplane designs available today. The key is to find one that fits your needs, budget, and skill level. Here are some points to consider: New and flashy, or […]

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]]> Choosing a Prop for Your Project Plane: 3 Important Factors to Consider https://hartzellprop.com/choosing-a-kitplane-propeller/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:06:13 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=17143 As any homebuilder will tell you, constructing an airplane comes with its share of uncertainties. However, part of the challenge and fun of building an aircraft is navigating these uncertainties and customizing the aircraft to your liking. One of the most critical decisions to make when building a kitplane is selecting the propeller to be […]

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