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Sun N Fun 2024 Forums

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Sun N Fun 2024

If you plan to attend Sun N Fun 2024, make sure you stop by one of my seminars.

At this time the schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Classroom / Forum room #8.

Check the forum schedule to make sure nothing has changed.

I have three different topics I will cover:

  1. Is your ego buying aircraft you can’t get insured?
  2. Picking The Best Aircraft For You
  3. The Real Cost To Owning An Aircraft

 

Top air show performers commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024

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More performers to be added in coming weeks to initial all-star roster

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (January 11, 2024) — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups.

Performers at the 71st Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, scheduled for July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport, include aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites. The event features nine air shows over seven days, including night airshows on July 24 and 27. Daily afternoon air shows are presented by Daher and Pratt & Whitney, while night air shows are presented by Covington Aircraft (July 24) and PenFed (July 27).

“Whether it’s during the afternoon or night air shows at Oshkosh, the performers who fly here are headliners who are among the best in the world,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “The air show community knows that the AirVenture crowds are the most knowledgeable anywhere, and appreciate the skill and precision necessary to fly these aircraft to the edge. That brings out the best in these pilots and creates unforgettable memories every year at Oshkosh.”

 Among the performers and aircraft already on the schedule include:

  • Vicky Benzing (P-51)
  • Bob Carlton (Jetfox twin-engine sailplane)
  • Class of ’45 (Corsair/P-51)
  • Susan Dacy (Stearman)
  • Kyle Fowler (Long-EZ)
  • Kyle Franklin (Super Cub)
  • Michael Goulian (Extra)
  • RJ Gritter (Decathlon)
  • Greg Koontz (Decathlon)
  • Nathan Hammond (Super Chipmunk)
  • Rob Holland (MXS-RH)
  • Jerry Kerby (T-28)
  • Lee Lauderback (P-51)
  • Jarrod Lindemann (Jet Waco)
  • David Martin
  • Jim Peitz (F-33 Bonanza)
  • Red Bull Air Force (Kirby Chambliss, Kevin Coleman, Aaron Fitzgerald)
  • Ken Reider (RV-8)
  • Bill Stein (Edge 540)
  • Philipp Steinbach (GB1 Gamebird)
  • Skip Stewart (Prometheus 2)
  • Titan Aerobatic Team (T-6s)
  • Scott Urschel (BO-105 helicopter)
  • Bernie Vasquez
  • Patty Wagstaff (Extra 330SC)
  • Matt Younkin (Beech 18)

Along with these early confirmations, many more performers will be announced, including some only-in-Oshkosh performers and aircraft. Exact days for each performer and complete daily air show lineups will be announced as they are finalized.

About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s membership convention. Additional information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available at www.EAA.org/airventure. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or visit www.EAA.org.

Hartzell Propeller Gears Up for Spectacular EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

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Hartzell Propeller Gears Up for Spectacular EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Props, Planes, Deals and Airshows

 

OSHKOSH, Wis., July 17, 2023 – Hartzell Propeller’s dynamic presence at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 features plenty of airplanes, propellers, airshow pilots, special deals for backcountry flyers, pilot proficiency sessions, and even Warbird tram tours. AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 begins Monday, July 24 and runs through Sunday, July 30.

s and Planes

Hartzell Propeller’s outdoor exhibit at Booth 296-297 will showcase many props from the global leader in advanced technology aircraft propeller design and manufacturing. The booth lineup includes:

Flight Chops’ Van’s RV-14 with 3-blade Explorer prop

Recreational Aviation Foundation’s Cessna 185 with 3-blade Voyager prop

2-blade Trailblazer prop

5-blade TBM prop

5-blade Kodiak

2-blade blended airfoil

Other companies throughout AirVenture will also be displaying Hartzell props. Blackhawk Aerospace (Booth 322), Epic Aircraft (Booth 235), and MagniX (Booth NASA) all plan to display Hartzell 5-blade carbon fiber composite props. Diamond Aircraft (Booth 9) will exhibit a DA40 NG aircraft with a new Hartzell 3-blade carbon fiber Polaris propeller.

Wipaire (Booth 162) will also be exhibiting a Wipaire Cessna Caravan with a new Hartzell 4-blade carbon fiber Yukon prop. Aircraft manufacturer Daher (Booth 387) will have 5-blade Hartzell props on all its Kodiak and TBM models. OEMs Pilatus Business Aircraft (Booth 124) and Piper Aircraft (Booth 140) will also have 5-blade Hartzell props equipped on their turboprops.

In addition, Aviat Aircraft (Booth 205), American Champion Aircraft (Booth 223-224) Cubcrafters (Booth 272-274) along with Van’s Aircraft (Booth 604-605 & 618-619) all plan to display 2-blade Hartzell carbon fiber Trailblazer propellers.

Aerobatic Performances

Hartzell Propeller’s high-performing props are the first choice for many of the all-star aerobatic performers at this year’s show. The lineup includes Michael Goulian, Kevin Coleman, Greg Koontz, Matt Younkin, Bill Stein, Jim Peitz, and Ken Rieder of the Redline Airshows team. Sean Tucker will also be there to support the EAA Young Eagles.

Just for Backcountry Flyers

At EAA AirVenture again this year, Hartzell Propeller is continuing its relationship with the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) by providing special $1,000 discounts on all new Hartzell backcountry propellers sold to RAF members. In addition, Hartzell Propeller is donating $250 to RAF for each propeller sold to a member.

The propellers offered in this partnership include:

·    The Voyager – three-blade aluminum scimitar – optimized for the Cessna 180, 182, 185, and 206 fleets.

·    The Pathfinder – three-blade Raptor series, carbon fiber composite – available for the Cubcrafters XCub and Carbon Cub FX, as well as several other experimental aircraft.

·    The Trailblazer – two-blade or three-blade carbon fiber composite – available for various aircraft models from American Champion, American Legend, Aviat, Avipro, Cubcrafters, Glasair, and Maule.

Many of these propellers are offered through our Top Prop Performance Conversions program and are designed to maximize performance for backcountry operations, including shorter take-off rolls and better climb rates.

 New for Kit Planes

Hartzell has developed a new 2 blade lightweight Raptor series carbon fiber blended airfoil (BA) propeller for Van’s Aircraft RV Models and a new 2- blade carbon fiber composite propeller option for the Lancair 360 aircraft.

 RV Aircraft Bundle Discount Starting Today

Beginning today, Hartzell is offering an additional $500 bundle purchase discount to builders of RV aircraft who order a Lycoming engine and Hartzell propeller when the two items are ordered together. Under this offer, a total of $1,500 will be discounted off the current published pricing.

The additional $500 price reduction for the Hartzell propeller portion of the bundle is available and effective on orders placed through the end of calendar year 2023. Hartzell propellers that are currently on an open order that were purchased under the previous engine / propeller bundle also qualify for the additional $500 discount, which will be automatically applied.

Pilot Proficiency Center

Hartzell Propeller and Hartzell Engine Tech are also promoting the EAA Pilot Proficiency Center (PPC). This advanced facility is dedicated to giving pilots of all skill levels, including beginners, a chance to improve their flying and decision-making abilities with state-of-the-art Redbird flight simulators and informative tech talks.

Warbirds Tram Transportation

Hartzell Propeller hasn’t forgotten the airplanes and veteran pilots that helped save freedom and democracy. At the center of the Warbirds area is Warbirds in Review, a large display area that profiles several of the rare and unique warbirds from the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War.

Hartzell Propeller is sponsoring the ground trams that move attendees to the EAA Warbirds area. The Warbird Tram Tour operates at AirVenture Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This 30-minute, narrated tour is free to everyone, and the route covers all 12 zones of the Warbirds area.

The tram station where the tour begins is located at the intersection of Eide Rd. and the P1 taxiway, adjacent to Warbirds Alley. A Warbirds area site map is also provided free of charge to all guests. This is the 14th year of this attraction.

See upwards of 400 to 500 jets, fighters, bombers, trainers, and other historic airplanes that played key roles in the 20th century’s world conflicts. Many of the warbirds have been restored beyond their original glory and outfitted in the colorful paint schemes they proudly displayed in combat.

About Hartzell Propeller

Hartzell Aviation’s flagship company is Hartzell Propeller, the global leader in advanced technology aircraft propeller design and manufacturing for business, commercial and government customers. The company designs next-generation propellers with innovative blended airfoil technology and manufactures them with revolutionary machining centers, robotics, and custom resin transfer molding curing stations. For more information go to https://hartzellprop.com.

About Hartzell Aviation

The Hartzell Aviation name brings together an outstanding array

of firewall forward companies and products under one umbrella, reinforcing the organizations’ core competencies and pursuit of improving General Aviation. The storied brands of Hartzell Aviation include Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Aerospace Welding and Hartzell Engine Tech. Hartzell Aviation is committed to innovation and the continuous improvement of General Aviation products and services. The companies are held as subsidiaries and operate as stand-alone businesses with independent management teams, guided by the overriding principle of Built on Honor, which reflects a commitment to quality, performance and support. Hartzell Aviation’s website can be found at https://hartzellaviation.com.