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 automatically land the aircraft in emergencies.
- A key safety feature of Autoland on the E1000 AX is the availability of multiple activation buttons throughout the cabin, making it accessible to passengers.
- Once activated, the Autoland system autonomously selects the best airport, navigates, communicates with air traffic control and passengers, lands the aircraft, and shuts down the engine without pilot intervention.
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