Hartzell Propeller’s composite Trailblazer prop has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Cessna Cardinals. The approval covers retractable gear normally aspirated and turbonormalized C-177RG Cardinals with IO-360s and IO-390s engines. “Our testing found the Trailblazer two-blade prop to have excellent performance. Its light weight and the composite materials result in very smooth operation,” said […]
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Hartzell Trailblazer Composite Prop Receives Supplemental Type Certificate for Super Cubs
Hartzell Propeller’s 83-inch composite Trailblazer propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Super Cub PA-12 and PA-18 aircraft. The announcement is being made this week by the company at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Fla., and AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany. Hartzell Propeller worked closely with Professional Pilots Inc., which owns the STC, and […]
C&S Wins ACEC Ohio Honor Award for Youngstown Airport Project
The C&S Companies were presented with a 2017 Honor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies Ohio at their annual Engineering Excellence Awards luncheon held on March 9. C&S was recognized for the firm’s work on the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport mid-field taxiways design project, for which the firm was the consulting engineer. Youngstown […]
Red Bull Air Race Championship Picks Hartzell Propeller for Another Year
For the fourth consecutive year, Hartzell Propeller will be the 2017 propeller technical partner of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, known as the new dimension of motorsports. The first race of the 2017 series is scheduled Feb. 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Hartzell will provide its three-blade structural composite propeller known as “The […]
EAA’s Tom Poberezny Inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame
Tom Poberezny, a two-time former aerobatic champion and air show performer who later served as President, Chairman and CEO of the EAA and established the EAA Young Eagles program to encourage youth to become pilots, was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame on October 1st along with three others in Dayton, Ohio. EAA […]
Cessna Signs a Multi-Year Agreement with Kent State University, Delivers New Skyhawk
Cessna Aircraft Company recently delivered a new Cessna Skyhawk 172 as part of an agreement recently signed with Kent State University. The multi-year agreement includes initial purchase of a new Skyhawk aircraft, product support, training and Kent State’s commitment to purchase new primary trainer aircraft solely from Textron Aviation to update its flight training fleet. […]
Ohio Moves to Open Waters to Seaplanes
After working with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Seaplane Pilots Association (SPA), Ohio officials announced the state will take steps to open more bodies of water to seaplanes. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) plans to proceed with rulemaking to allow seaplane landings in the coming months on Buckeye Lake, […]
Hartzell and Texas Turbine Conversions Develop New Supervan 900™ Composite Prop
Hartzell Propeller and airplane modifier Texas Turbine Conversions are collaborating on a Supplemental Type Certificate for a new four-blade composite swept propeller for single-engine Supervan 900™ aircraft. The propeller STC is expected fourth quarter 2016. “The Hartzell/Texas Turbine program matches engine upgrades for converted Cessna Caravans with structural composite propellers especially designed for the Supervan […]
Hartzell Propeller Receives Amended STC for TKS-equipped Cessna Caravan Fleet
Hundreds of single-engine Cessna Caravan 208 aircraft are now eligible for conversion to three-blade aluminum props from Hartzell Propeller through an amended Supplemental Type Certificate. The propeller is available with a TKS ice protection system approved for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI). This is the identical propeller that is delivered as standard equipment on every […]
Elaine Roberts to be Honored with AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Elaine Roberts, A.A.E., President and Chief Executive Officer of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Elaine is an invaluable colleague who has served the nation’s aviation community […]
