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Epic Completes Structural Testing Program for E1000

Epic's PT6A-powered E1000 is expected to achieve certification by the end of the year. Epic Aircraft
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Key Takeaways:

  • Epic Aircraft has completed structural testing for its E1000 single-engine turboprop, and FAA designated test pilots have commenced flight testing.
  • The company expects FAA type and production certification by the end of this year, with initial deliveries of the E1000 anticipated for early 2019.
  • Epic has already secured deposits for over 85 E1000s and plans to significantly ramp up production while also expanding its manufacturing facilities.
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Epic Aircraft announced it has completed the structural testing program for the Epic E1000 single-engine turboprop. The company has been flying two test airplanes, FT1 with more than 525 flight hours and the fully conforming FT2, which started flying in January, with more than 100 flight hours. Flight testing with designated FAA test pilots has begun and they will start flying FT2 next week.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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