Aviation History | Hartzell Propeller Airplane Propeller and Aircraft Propeller Systems Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:27:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/uploads/logo2-60x60.png Aviation History | Hartzell Propeller 32 32 Spring is Coming! 3 Ways to Prep Your Plane for Flying Season https://hartzellprop.com/blog-prep-your-prop-for-spring-flying-season-2026/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:27:50 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=25509 Spring is in the air, and if you’re like many general aviation pilots, you’re itching to get back in the skies after a long, cold winter. But before you do, it’s important to prep your aircraft and ensure it’s in tip-top shape for another busy flying season. 

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]]> Hartzell Partner Spotlight: Air Tractor Celebrating 50 Years of Agricultural Aviation Innovation https://hartzellprop.com/blog-hartzell-partner-spotlight-air-tractor_oem/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:47:04 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=25730 Today, we’re highlighting the industry leader in agricultural aircraft manufacturing and our longtime partner, Air Tractor.

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]]> Countdown to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024: Top 5 Things to See and Do https://hartzellprop.com/blog-countdown-to-airventure-oshkosh-2024-_ci/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:29:35 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=25723 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 is right around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited for another spectacular year at the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration! 

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]]> How is Your Hartzell Propeller Painted? https://hartzellprop.com/blog-how-propellers-are-painted/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:23:01 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=25425 Ever wondered how your aircraft propeller gets painted? Here’s an inside look at the process at Hartzell Propeller 

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]]> 3 Reminders for a Safe Fall Flying Season https://hartzellprop.com/3-reminders-for-a-safe-fall-flying-season/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:24:01 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=25168 Autumn is here, and it's a great time for general aviation! To help you prepare for a safe fall season, keep these tips in mind.

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]]> Hartzell Propeller President JJ Frigge Featured on Airplane Geeks Podcast https://hartzellprop.com/airplane-geeks-podcast-features-hartzell-propeller-president/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:06:17 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=23875 Hartzell Propeller President JJ Frigge sat down for an interview with Airplane Geeks Podcast as part of the Beyond the Press Release series.

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]]> Wright Brothers Day: Celebrating a Legacy of Aviation Innovation https://hartzellprop.com/wright-brothers-day-2021/ Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:43:56 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=22677 Hartzell Propeller is proud to celebrate Wright Brothers Day and be a part of the aviation industry they helped make possible.

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]]> Checklist Checkup: Helpful Aviation Phrases https://hartzellprop.com/blog-checklist-checkup/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:24:37 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=20296 Pilots have been using acronyms and mnemonic phrases since the early days of aviation to recall important safety information before, during, and after flight. While catchy acronyms and mnemonics shouldn’t replace actual checklists, they can jog your memory as you go through the checklist flow. Let’s take a look at some helpful aviation phrases for […]

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]]> National Aviation Hall of Fame Announces Its Class of 2020 https://hartzellprop.com/aviation-hall-of-fame-2020/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:17:10 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=20054 The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced its 2020 class of enshrinees, honoring five individuals for their contributions to the advancement of flight and manned exploration of space. The prestigious group of air and space pioneers was selected by the NAHF Board of Nominations, a voting body comprised of more than 120 aviation […]

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]]> The Orteig Prize: A $25,000 Reward that Inspired Aviation ‘Madness’ https://hartzellprop.com/orteig-prize-aviation-history/ Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:24:50 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=19971 In 1996, Peter Diamandis created the $10 million Ansari X Prize, with the goal of stimulating non-government funded spaceflights. Eight years after Diamandis issued the offer, SpaceShipOne, designed by Burt Rutan, became the first privately-funded human spaceflight in history. The incentive prize led to exponential breakthroughs in technology and expanded opportunities for manned flight. But, […]

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