Will Be Standard Equipment On The Latest CubCrafters' Airplane

Hartzell Propeller's composite swept tip Trailblazer prop and CubCrafters XCub seem to be made for each other. Hartzell announced Monday at EAA AirVenture here that CubCrafters had picked the Trailblazer as standard equipment on its newest Flagship the XCub.  

"Like the XCub itself, Hartzell's Trailblazer props are lighter, faster and stronger than any competitor," said CubCrafters CEO Jim Richmond. "That is why we paired the 180 horsepower Lycoming 0-360 with a Hartzell Trailblazer composite propeller. The combination helps make the XCub a winner."
 
The unlimited life Hartzell Trailblazer features a field replaceable nickel-cobalt leading edge, ensuring it can withstand demanding backcountry and bush flying. Due to its incredible strength and light weight, the all carbon fiber construction permits Hartzell to optimize blade chord thickness and sweep while achieving maximum strength.
 
"Without a doubt, if you are into backcountry and bush flying, then the Trailblazer constant speed prop is the only way to travel," said Hartzell President Joe Brown. "The strong structural composite construction of the Trailblazer and its sleek aerodynamic design clearly boosts performance, so important to those of us who have a passion for STOL performance and remote airstrips."

CubCrafters XCub, its newest flagship aircraft, received FAA Type Certification this past June and will be on display at the CubCrafters Exhibit 273-274 in the Main Aircraft Display of EAA AirVenture, held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisc. In addition, Hartzell Propeller will exhibit a Trailblazer propeller and other composite technology props at Booth 296-297, also in the Main Aircraft Display area.

Trailblazer swept-tip propellers maximize performance of numerous aircraft, both certified and amateur built, specifically designed for bush and backcountry flying. The two-blade version is compatible with most Lycoming 360 and 390 series engines, requires no placards or restrictions, and is not RPM limited.

CubCrafters is offering the first 20 XCubs in a limited Launch Edition. The Launch Edition has special introductory pricing and includes the Launch Edition paint scheme and branding, as well as a premium Ahtanum leather interior package at no extra charge. XCub is available from CubCrafters Certified Sales Centers.

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