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A Short History of the Aircraft Propeller

Kern Patton — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 13:24:31 +0000

Aviation has come a long way since the Wright Brothers first took to the skies in 1903. Just as aircraft design has progressed since the beginning of powered flight, aircraft propellers have transformed, too. Here’s a closer look at the evolution of the aircraft propeller: The first versions of the propeller were derived from a […]

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Historic Aircraft Spotlight: Curtiss JN-4 Jenny

Kern Patton — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 12:38:52 +0000

It’s difficult to imagine where aviation would be today without the influence of Glenn Curtiss and his revolutionary biplane, the JN-4, popularly known as the “Jenny.” Manufactured in the thousands, the Jenny played an instrumental role in driving the progress of civil aviation and introducing flying to the public. The JN-4 was developed in 1916 […]

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Lighter Than Air: The History of Airships

Kern Patton — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:07:55 +0000

Long before the Wright Brothers’ famous flight, early aviation pioneers experimented with lighter-than-air aircraft and proved that controlled flight was within reach. From the Hindenburg disaster to the Goodyear Blimp, here’s a closer look at the fascinating history of airships. Early airship designs were inspired by the invention of the hot air balloon 1783. In […]

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Hartzell History: The Shorts 330

Kern Patton — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 15:26:06 +0000

For 100 years, Hartzell Propeller has designed, manufactured, and certified propellers for the aviation community. What better way to celebrate our 100th anniversary than by remembering our proudest historic achievements? This week, we’re highlighting the Shorts 330, the first aircraft certified with a 5-blade propeller. The Shorts 330 first took flight in August 1974. A […]

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Hartzell History: The Boeing Condor

Kern Patton — Tue, 16 May 2017 14:49:13 +0000

For 100 years, Hartzell Propeller has designed, manufactured, and certified propellers for the aviation community. What better way to celebrate our 100th anniversary than by remembering our proudest historic achievements? This week, we’re highlighting the record-breaking Boeing Condor. In 1989, the Boeing Condor completed at 141-hour flight test program, in which it set the record […]

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Hartzell History: The USS Shenandoah (ZR-1)

Kern Patton — Fri, 05 May 2017 14:49:29 +0000

In 1923, the USS Shenandoah made history as the first American-built rigid airship. Originally commissioned for the US Navy as ZR-1, it was intended for fleet reconnaissance and could spend long hours in flight seeking out enemy ships during World War I. Much like the German-built airship, L-49, the Shenandoah needed to reach high altitudes […]

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