KITPLANES tours the Whirlwind Propeller factory where the firm’s fixed-pitch and ground-adjustable propellers are made, as well as the blades for Whirlwind constant-speed props.

Following on the heels of its composite ground-adjustable propellers that are paired with Rotax and Jabiru engines, Sensenich has announced a new two-blade ground-adjustable composite prop for high-speed aircraft such as the Vans RV series or Glasair that use the Lycoming O-320 engine. The new prop is manufactured using an internal pressure, closed mold system [...]