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Hartzell Brings Newly STC'd Props to AirVenture
By: Mark Phelps
Caption: Ohio propeller manufacturer Hartzell is showing two fresh approvals for Cessna and American Champion models.
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Hartzell Propeller is exhibiting a wide array of its two- to five-blade aluminum and composite propellers at EAA AirVenture 2019. Holding center stage is a Cessna 185F with its newly STC’d three-blade metal propeller. The two-blade composite Trailblazer was recently made available for the American Champion Super Decathlon, and one of those aircraft is a prominent part of the company’s display. Five-blade models are available for turboprops including the TBM series, Pilatus PC-12, Piper Meridian/M500/600, and the Beech King Air 350 series.

In addition, Hartzell is sponsoring a series of events at AirVenture this year. Aerobatic performers Sean D. Tucker, Jessy Panzer, Michael Goulian, Matt Chapman, Bill Stein, and Jim Peitz, as well as John Klatt and Jack Link’s Screaming Sasquatch, are all supported by Hartzell. Some have been spending meet-and-greet time at the Hartzell booth (296-297).

The Ohio-based company is also co-sponsoring the fast-growing Pilot Proficiency Center at AirVenture. Attendees can gauge their proficiency in IFR flying and learn tips and strategies from experienced instructors. They can also familiarize themselves with the newest advanced cockpit technology in one of 14 available Redbird LD flight simulators, featuring scenario-based training for both IFR and VFR situations.

Hartzell designs next-gen propellers with “blended airfoil” computer-based technology. They are manufactured with machining centers, robotics, and custom resin transfer molding and curing stations.