A Sitka2 Publishing book written by C.W. Hitz titled “Propellers, Pontoons, and Metalplanes”  is the story of T.F. Hamilton, an aviation pioneer and the namesake of the Hamilton Standard propeller company. The book explores his role in developing early aircraft, including the Hamilton Metalplane. This category includes related posts, research notes, photos, and behind-the-scenes content tied to the book and its historical focus.