general aviation safety | Hartzell Propeller Airplane Propeller and Aircraft Propeller Systems Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:55:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/uploads/logo2-60x60.png general aviation safety | Hartzell Propeller 32 32 Tips for Returning to Flight After a Pause https://hartzellprop.com/blog-returning-to-flight/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:55:27 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=20783 There are countless reasons to take a break from flying. Sometimes, life just gets in the way, whether it’s due to financial limitations, increased family or career responsibilities, or even health issues. According to AOPA research, there are more than 500,000 inactive pilots in the United States. But lately, we’re seeing people rediscover the fun, […]

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]]> Pilot Safety: Learning the Art of Crosswind Landings https://hartzellprop.com/learning-the-art-of-crosswind-landings/ Wed, 01 May 2019 12:47:29 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=17971 Crosswind landings are among the most nerve-wracking maneuvers pilots have to perform. A crosswind occurs when a significant component of the prevailing wind is blowing perpendicular to the runway centerline. Landing in crosswind conditions can be highly dangerous; in fact, they are the most common contributing factor in weather-related landing incidents and accidents. Extreme crosswinds […]

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