aircraft safety | Hartzell Propeller Airplane Propeller and Aircraft Propeller Systems Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:04:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/uploads/logo2-60x60.png aircraft safety | Hartzell Propeller 32 32 Flying Below Freezing: What to Know About Aircraft Propeller Ice Protection https://hartzellprop.com/what-to-know-aircraft-propeller-ice-protection/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:46:48 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=23995 How do pilots keep ice from forming on aircraft propeller blades? Learn more about Hartzell's propeller ice protection systems.

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]]> Aircraft Corrosion Part III: Treating and Preventing Corrosion https://hartzellprop.com/treating-and-preventing-aircraft-corrosion/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:10:40 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=18110 For aircraft owners, corrosion represents an ongoing and frustrating challenge. Corrosion weakens the structural integrity of a metal aircraft and its parts and can lead to expensive repairs and significant safety hazards. Left undetected and untreated, corrosion can make an aircraft unairworthy in just a matter of years. While there’s no way to reverse corrosion […]

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]]> Keeping it Clean: The Importance of Post-Flight Cleaning https://hartzellprop.com/the-importance-of-post-flight-cleaning/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:08:32 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=17687 After a long flight, cleaning your airplane is probably one of the last things on your mind. However, the buildup of dirt, bugs, and other debris can significantly impact the performance and long-term health of your aircraft. Here’s why you don’t want to skip the post-flight cleaning: Prevent corrosion Any metal aircraft is subject to […]

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]]> 5 Great Reasons to Use Flight Simulation https://hartzellprop.com/5-great-reasons-to-use-flight-simulation/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:20:22 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=17231 In the early days of aviation, flying was far more dangerous than it is today. Pilots needed a training tool to mimic the sensation of flight so they could practice instrument skills from the safety of the ground. Enter the flight simulator. In 1927, pilot and flight instructor Ed Link invented the world’s first practical […]

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]]> For the Birds: Safe Flying During Fall Migration Season https://hartzellprop.com/blog-for-the-birds-safe-flying-during-migration-season/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 12:30:52 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=17195 How does bird migration impact general aviation? Learn about Hartzell's rigorous bird strike testing for aircraft propellers.

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]]> Flying Safely During Wildfire Season https://hartzellprop.com/flying-safely-during-wildfire-season/ Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:08:39 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=17061 In late summer to early fall, many of America’s forests are subject to wildfire activity. In this year alone, hundreds of thousands of acres of land in California have been scorched by wildfires, caused by a combination of drought, dry wind, and extremely high temperatures. As dangerous fires sweep across the West, general aviation pilots […]

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]]> Mastering the Art of In-Flight Video https://hartzellprop.com/mastering-art-flight-video/ Tue, 01 May 2018 13:08:04 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=16692 As a pilot, you have the ability to see the world from an entirely different perspective. Recording your flight with an action video camera is not only a great way to share your aviation experiences with friends and family, it can also be a helpful asset to help you review your flights and improve your […]

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]]> Distracted Flying: How to Stay Safe and Focused In-flight https://hartzellprop.com/flying-stay-safe-focused-flight/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:44:04 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=15745 Think you’re an expert multitasker? Research has found that it’s actually impossible for the human brain to multitask successfully. We’re actually less productive and time-efficient when we attempt to split our attention between two tasks than when we wholeheartedly focus on a single task. Multitasking in the office may be acceptable, but distractions while flying […]

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]]> Southern Utah University Chooses Cirrus SR20’s to Train Next Gen Pilots https://hartzellprop.com/southern-utah-university-chooses-cirrus-sr20s-train-next-gen-pilots/ Wed, 05 Apr 2017 18:30:20 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=15414 Demand for pilots is up, and universities that train aviation professionals are looking to increase their ability to meet this need. Recently, Southern Utah University upgraded its aviation training program by purchasing 10 new Cirrus SR20’s for its fleet. The Cirrus SR20’s were chosen because they feature the most advanced cockpit technologies and instrument training […]

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