summer flying | Hartzell Propeller Airplane Propeller and Aircraft Propeller Systems Thu, 21 May 2026 19:54:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/uploads/logo2-60x60.png summer flying | Hartzell Propeller 32 32 How to Make the Most of Summer Flying Season https://hartzellprop.com/blog-summer-flying-season-ideas-harzell-propeller_ci/ Thu, 21 May 2026 19:53:47 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=25616 Summer is on the horizon, and for pilots, adventure awaits! Longer days mean more time for cross-country flights, fly-ins, and airshows galore. What are you looking forward to this summer flying season? 

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]]> Pilot Safety: Avoiding Summer Thunderstorms https://hartzellprop.com/pilot-safety-avoiding-summer-thunderstorms/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 16:12:11 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=16817 During the summer, pilots around the country face one of the worst flying hazards in aviation: thunderstorms. Known as nature’s “heat engine,” thunderstorms are notoriously unpredictable and uncontrollable, especially during the hot summer months. While it isn’t always possible to avoid the associated hazards of thunderstorms such as turbulence and rain, there are ways to […]

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]]> How is Altitude Measured in Aviation? https://hartzellprop.com/altitude-measured-aviation/ Tue, 15 May 2018 14:05:46 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=16703 Altitude is most generally defined as the vertical distance between a reference point and an object. In aviation, however, measuring altitude is far more complicated. When discussing altitude as it applies to aviation, it’s important to be clear about which kind of altitude you’re talking about. Follow this guide to learn more about the five […]

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]]> Keep your cool: How Pilots Can Stay Cool in the Summer Heat https://hartzellprop.com/keep-your-cool-how-pilots-can-stay-cool-in-the-summer-heat/ Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:15:39 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=15634 Summer is here at last, bringing with it perfect flying weather. However, as the temperatures begin to rise, it’s important for pilots to take certain precautions to stay cool before, during, and after flight. Heat exhaustion can be incapacitating for pilots, causing issues like dizziness, headaches, and even loss of consciousness. Avoid overheating this flying […]

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