Epic Aircraft, the manufacturer of high-performance, single-engine turboprops, announced Wednesday that the FAA has certified Garmin Autoland for the E1000 AX.
Autoland is designed to make flying safer in the event the pilot becomes incapacitated.
FAA Certifies Garmin Autoland for Epic E1000 AX
Passengers can activate the safety system from multiple locations in the cabin.
![Epic E1000 AX [Credit: Epic]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Epic-e1790794347435.jpeg)
Key Takeaways:
- Epic Aircraft's E1000 AX has received FAA certification for Garmin Autoland, a system designed to enhance flight safety.
- Garmin Autoland enables the aircraft to automatically land in the event of pilot incapacitation, uniquely featuring multiple activation buttons accessible to passengers throughout the cabin of the E1000 AX.
- The system automatically assesses suitable airports, navigates the aircraft to the chosen runway, performs a safe landing, shuts down the engine, and communicates with air traffic control and passengers.
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