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Hartzell Propeller Highlights at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

evelyn — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:34:42 +0000

Here’s a rundown of the Hartzell highlights you can expect week long at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.

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Power Up: How Can a Powerplant Upgrade Improve Aircraft Performance?

evelyn — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:32:37 +0000

Since the dawn of flight, people have dreamed of ways to push airplanes to fly higher, faster, and farther while carrying more. In response, aviation designers, engineers, and manufacturers are constantly seeking ways to “build a better mousetrap” and improve existing aircraft with a variety of after-market upgrades. Airplane engine and propeller conversions are among […]

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What’s the Value of Propeller Certification?

Kern Patton — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:25:58 +0000

If you’re building an airplane, there comes a time when you must decide on the propeller to be installed. Performance, weight, cost, noise, diameter limits, and durability are all going to be big factors for you in making your propeller selection. But there’s another very important factor you should consider: propeller certification. You may have […]

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Aircraft Spotlight: CubCrafters XCub

Kern Patton — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:21:39 +0000

How do you make a great airplane even better? Just ask CubCrafters. For 40 years now, aircraft manufacturer CubCrafters has specialized in improving an already-beloved airplane: the Piper Super Cub. The Yakima, Washington-based aircraft manufacturer was founded by Jim Richmond, an innovative engineer and accomplished airframe and power plant mechanic who saw an opportunity to […]

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Aircraft Spotlight: Aviat Husky

Kern Patton — Tue, 01 May 2018 13:03:52 +0000

In 1985, Frank Christensen of Christen Industries set out to design an affordable light aircraft to meet the unique aviation needs of backcountry bush pilots. Using the Piper Super Cub as inspiration, he designed a “huskier” utility aircraft that’s now recognized as one of the most as versatile, robust, and rugged bush planes around: the […]

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