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Keep Your Aircraft Cozy All Winter Long with a Preheating System

evelyn — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:52:41 +0000

Before you head out for a winter flight, it’s important to think about keeping your airplane warm with an aircraft preheating system!

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Back in the Left Seat: 3 Things Rusty Pilots Can Do to Refresh Flying Skills

evelyn — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:25:13 +0000

Here at Hartzell Propeller, we want to share three things rusty pilots can do to knock off the rust and return to the skies safely.

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105 Days of Safe Summer Flying

Kern Patton — Fri, 29 May 2020 18:31:47 +0000

At Hartzell Propeller, we’re passionate about flight safety and pilot proficiency. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor the AOPA Air Safety Institute’s (ASI) newest video series, “Seasons of Safety.” The four-part live webinar series focuses on the seasonal challenges of staying a safe, proficient pilot. In the first video, “The Awakening: Coming Out of Hibernation,” […]

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Staying Focused on Flying While Staying at Home

Kern Patton — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:58:37 +0000

The novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 has changed everyone’s way of life. The aviation community has faced the delay or cancellation of planned trips and beloved aviation events. For many student pilots, in-person flight training has been put on hold. And as mandatory Shelter in Place orders go into effect in cities, counties, and states […]

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Backcountry Etiquette: Best Practices for Flying in the Backcountry

Kern Patton — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 21:09:41 +0000

There’s nothing like the thrill and freedom of backcountry flying. This type of flying provides opportunities to explore beautiful, serene destinations that are inaccessible to anything other than a general aviation airplane or seaplane. Backcountry airstrips and wilderness areas are incredibly special places, so it’s all the more important for recreational pilots to protect and […]

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Too Tired to Fly: How to Avoid Pilot Fatigue

Kern Patton — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:50:51 +0000

Fatigue has been a problem for pilots since the early days of aviation. In his memoir, Charles Lindbergh recalls fighting the intense desire to sleep just nine hours into his 33-hour non-stop flight from New York to Paris. His fatigue caused him to fall asleep with his eyes open for moments at a time, and […]

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Cold-Weather Flying Checklist

Kern Patton — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:37:44 +0000

Old Man Winter has arrived, bringing with him plenty of wind, snow, and ice. These conditions can pose a unique set of challenges both on the ground and in the air. But while cold-weather flying can be difficult, that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to hangar your airplane all winter long. Some pilots consider wintertime […]

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Watch Out for These 5 Night Flight Illusions

Kern Patton — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:50:40 +0000

Night flight is an entirely new way to experience the joy of flying. But like anything, night flying comes with its share of challenges and risks. Of all the senses, vision is the most important for safe flying. When flying in conditions with limited visibility as in nighttime operations, pilots can fall victim to optical […]

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How Does Density Altitude Affect Flight?

Kern Patton — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:39:48 +0000

Density altitude is something that all pilots should understand, especially when flying in warm, summer weather. But unfortunately, experienced pilots sometimes become complacent and neglect to consider the importance of density altitude when preflight planning. Failing to carefully calculate anticipated takeoff, climb, and landing performance in high density altitude conditions can result in dangerous accidents. […]

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5 Easily Overlooked Preflight Items

Kern Patton — Wed, 29 May 2019 11:42:02 +0000

Every pilot knows that a thorough preflight is an important part of flying. But all too often, pilots become complacent in their preflight routines, skipping steps and going through the motions instead of giving their aircraft the attention it deserves. At best, missing a preflight item can lead to an embarrassing blunder, but at worst, […]

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