backcountry flying | Hartzell Propeller Airplane Propeller and Aircraft Propeller Systems Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:45:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/uploads/logo2-60x60.png backcountry flying | Hartzell Propeller 32 32 Hartzell Propeller Doubles Down on Backcountry Flying with Discount for RAF Supporters in 2026 https://hartzellprop.com/press-release-hartzell-propeller-doubles-down-on-backcountry-flying-with-discount-for-raf-members-in-2026/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:45:16 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=27700 Hartzell Propeller, a Signia Aerospace company, is bringing back its popular $1,000 discount on backcountry propellers for Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) members, and it’s here to stay through 2026.

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]]> Prop Talk: Q&A with Pilot Carson Stilson https://hartzellprop.com/blog-prop-talk-with-pilot-carson-stilson-wairworthy/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:21:23 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=27613 At Hartzell Propeller, we’re excited to collaborate with Carson Stilson (@Wairworthy), who has documented his entire aircraft homebuilding journey from start to finish.

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]]> STOL Goals: How a Prop Upgrade Can Boost Backcountry Performance https://hartzellprop.com/blog-stol-goals-how-a-prop-upgrade-can-boost-backcountry-performance/ Wed, 21 May 2025 01:23:14 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=27043 How can a backcountry aircraft propeller boost STOL performance? Take a closer look at the performance benefits of Hartzells backcountry props.

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]]> Hartzell Extends Backcountry Propeller Discounts to RAF Supporters for 2025 https://hartzellprop.com/press-release-hartzell-extends-raf-backcountry-propeller-discount-2025/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:54:31 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=26218 Hartzell Propeller has extended its $1,000 discount on new Hartzell backcountry aircraft propellers for members of the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) through the end of 2025.

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]]> Hartzell Partner Spotlight: The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) https://hartzellprop.com/blog-hartzell-partner-spotlight-the-recreational-aviation-foundation/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:29:50 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=25959 Learn about the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) and its efforts to preserve, improve, and create backcountry flying airstrips.

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]]> Countdown to Oshkosh 2023: Celebrating the Backcountry Flying Community https://hartzellprop.com/backcountry-events-oshkosh-2023/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:31:44 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=25025 As part of our countdown to AirVenture, we’re sharing three great ways to celebrate backcountry aviation during #OSH23!

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]]> Better Together: How to Prepare for a Group Backcountry Flight https://hartzellprop.com/preparing-for-a-group-backcountry-flight/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:10:12 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=24555 Going backcountry flying as a group? Before any backcountry flight, here are some basic tips to keep in mind.

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]]> AOPA Sweepstakes Aircraft Receives Hartzell Trailblazer Propeller Upgrade https://hartzellprop.com/aopa-sweepstakes-aircraft-gets-hartzell-trailblazer-propeller/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:59:22 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=24150 AOPA's 2023 sweepstakes airplane has a Hartzell backcountry propeller conversion for performance and efficiency in the backcountry.

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]]> The Ins and Outs of Skiplane Flying https://hartzellprop.com/ins-and-outs-of-skiplane-flying/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:50:02 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=23998 Outfitting your aircraft with skis? Learn about skiplane flying, including how to find the right skiplane propeller or backcountry 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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