Hartzell Obtains STC for Composite GB1 GameBird Prop
Three-blade, carbon-fiber propeller and spinner designed specifically for aerobatic flying.
Three-blade, carbon-fiber propeller and spinner designed specifically for aerobatic flying.
Purpose-built prop for the Cessna Skywagon is specifically engineered to withstand the rigors of backcountry and off-airport operations.
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The propeller-focused OEM provides a first-time, in-the-family solution for the twin turboprop.
A wide range of two- to five-blade options can be found on aircraft from certified to experimental to aftermarket.
The four-blade propeller reduces weight and improves takeoff performance.
If an engine upgrade is out of the question, a seaplane prop can be a cost-effective way to achieve more power on takeoff and climb.
The new four-bladed carbon composite propeller reduces take-off distance by 26 percent from land and up to 31 percent from water, according to Hartzell.
The manufacturer has posted record sales of the fast turboprop single and its stablemate since the 960’s debut.
The three-blade aluminum prop grows in popularity for backcountry pilots.