Competition Aircraft Inc, founded in 1980 by Jack Venaleck, is an American manufacturer of

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. The company headquarters is located in

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. The company started producing aircraft propellers in 1983 under the ''Ultra-Prop'' brand. The company produces propellers with up to six blades.

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*{{Official website, http://www.competitionaircraft.com/ Companies established in 1980 Aircraft propeller manufacturers Aerospace companies of the United States

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