Video: How Sensenich Wooden Props Are Made

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Key Takeaways:

  • Wooden airplane propellers are experiencing renewed popularity despite advancements in composite materials.
  • Many composite propellers still utilize wood cores in their construction.
  • AVweb's Paul Bertorelli visited the Sensenich propeller factory to witness the manufacturing process.
  • The article includes a link to a YouTube video showcasing the propeller manufacturing process.
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Composite props may be the latest shiny object to make airplanes go, but most of them have wood cores, and the basic wooden prop is enjoying somewhat of a resurgence. AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli took a tour of Sensenich’s prop factory in Plant City, Florida to see how these products are made.

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