homebuilt aircraft | Hartzell Propeller Airplane Propeller and Aircraft Propeller Systems Wed, 21 May 2025 16:30:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/uploads/logo2-60x60.png homebuilt aircraft | Hartzell Propeller 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> Flight Chops RV-14 Build Update: Installing the Hartzell Explorer Propeller https://hartzellprop.com/flight-chops-hartzell-explorer-propeller/ Thu, 06 May 2021 14:35:45 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=22157 Steve Thorne, the pilot and host behind the popular aviation YouTube channel “Flight Chops” is making significant progress in his journey to build and fly a Van’s RV-14 aircraft, which will become the official aircraft for future Flight Chops adventures. Since starting the RV-14 project in 2019, Steve has documented all the major steps in […]

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]]> Building an Airplane: Choosing a Propeller for Homebuilt Aircraft https://hartzellprop.com/choosing-a-propeller-for-homebuilt-aircraft/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:16:40 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=21650 One of the most exciting—and challenging—aspects of building your own aircraft is that you get to customize your project plane exactly how you want it. This includes choosing a propeller for your homebuilt aircraft. Selecting the right propeller is crucial for flight safety, especially when it comes to experimental and homebuilt aircraft. The prop is […]

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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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]]> Building an Airplane: 3 Reasons to Take on the Challenge https://hartzellprop.com/reasons-to-build-an-airplane/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:40:40 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=21591 Have you ever thought about building your own airplane? Homebuilt aircraft are part of the experimental amateur-built (EAB) category. They are constructed by individuals using kits, plans, or original designs. Currently, there are over 33,000 EAB aircraft on the FAA’s registry, with about 1,000 aircraft completed each year in homes and garages across the country. […]

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]]> How to Find the Right Propeller for your Project Plane https://hartzellprop.com/choosing-a-prop-for-project-plane/ Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:32:49 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=19968 Dreaming of building your own airplane? You’re not alone. According to the EAA, more than 33,000 amateur/homebuilt aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, and many projects are likely still in progress in garages and basements around the world. Beginning a homebuilt project is a big commitment, but it’s well worth the effort. While the […]

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]]> 4 Questions to Ask Before Building a Kitplane https://hartzellprop.com/building-a-kitplane/ Tue, 24 Oct 2017 12:56:34 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=16098 Successfully building and flying a homebuilt aircraft can be among a pilot’s greatest accomplishments. In exchange for hours of hard work and dedication, homebuilders have access to an affordable aircraft that’s uniquely their own. According to the EAA, the total number of registered homebuilt aircraft is growing by about 1,000 each year. If you’re thinking […]

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