We Fly: Epic Aircraft E1000 GX

A full-power turbine experience that sips fuel while it flies fast.

Friday, May 05, 2023 at 10:19 AM ET

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The Epic E1000 GX features 1,200 shaft horsepower Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67A engine and five-blade Hartzell prop. [Credit: Jim Barrett]

Key Takeaways:

The Epic E1000 GX is a high-performance, certified single-engine turboprop that has significantly evolved from its experimental predecessor, boasting immense power (1,200 shp) and "reverberatingly fast" capabilities.
It features advanced avionics, including a fully integrated Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck with a GFC 700 autopilot, and a 5-blade composite propeller, enhancing flight control while reducing noise and vibration.
The aircraft offers dynamic flight characteristics, with rapid acceleration, impressive climb rates (up to 4,000 fpm), sharp roll response, and efficient high-altitude cruise speeds (around 325 ktas), making for a powerful and responsive flying experience.

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In order to prepare for the departure from an airport in a congested metro area, a pilot must have a plan, a way to feel as though they are orchestrating events as opposed to pushing the throttle forward and hanging on for the ride.

That’s even more important when the Epic E1000 GX you’re strapped into accelerates down the runway pulled by 1,200 jet-A-propelled horses and five blades cutting through the gummy Seattle air.