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Steve Thorne, the pilot and host behind the popular aviation YouTube channel \u201cFlight Chops<\/a>\u201d is making significant progress in his journey to build and fly a Van\u2019s RV-14 aircraft, which will become the official aircraft for future Flight Chops adventures.<\/p>\n

Since starting the RV-14 project in 2019, Steve has documented all the major steps in the build process. The goal is to show aspiring homebuilders what it takes to build an aircraft and encourage them to take on their own projects.<\/p>\n

In the latest airplane build video, Steve and the Flight Chops build team share the process of unboxing and installing the propeller on the RV-14. The Hartzell Propeller team was excited to work with Steve to select the right propeller for his mission and goals: our three-blade scimitar composite \u201cExplorer\u201d prop.<\/p>\n

\"Box \u00a0<\/p>\n

The Explorer, which features Hartzell\u2019s very lightweight Raptor™ series hub and advanced structural carbon fiber composite blades, was designed to offer smoother operation and optimize cross-country performance. Hartzell\u2019s structural composite blades are also highly durable and certified for unlimited blade life, meaning they can be returned to factory dimensions over and over again.<\/p>\n

\"Hartzell

Hartzell Explorer Propeller<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThe Explorer ticked off all the boxes I was looking for\u2014to have a solid prop for cross-country to go fast and far, but to also be able to do aerobatics and have fun with it,\u201d said Steve.<\/p>\n

During the video, Steve sits down with Kristin Bendickson from Hartzell\u2019s sales team to address common questions homebuilders may have when selecting a propeller for their experimental aircraft, including the difference between aluminum and composite blades, as well as certified vs. experimental propellers.<\/p>\n

\"Flight\"Flight<\/p>\n

Check out the latest video featuring the Hartzell Explorer propeller installation<\/a> and subscribe to the Flight Chops channel<\/a> to follow the rest of the RV-14 build story.<\/p>\n

Choosing a Propeller for Homebuilt Aircraft<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Explorer is available for a number of experimental aircraft through Hartzell\u2019s Top Prop Conversion program<\/a>. Hartzell Propeller is also proud to offer a special discount<\/a> on the Explorer and three other backcountry aircraft propellers for members of the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) through the end of 2022.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions about choosing the right propeller for your experimental airplane, we\u2019re always happy to help. Contact<\/a> our team today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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