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 turboprop, powered by a 1,200 shp Pratt & Whitney engine, known for its rapid acceleration, impressive climb rates (up to 4,000 fpm), and fast cruise speeds (up to 333 ktas).
It represents the certified evolution of the experimental Epic LT, incorporating significant upgrades including a 5-blade Hartzell composite propeller for reduced noise/vibration and an integrated Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck with GFC 700 autopilot.
Pilots describe the E1000 GX as powerful and responsive, requiring careful handling during takeoff but offering sharp roll response and precise control authority at altitude.
The aircraft features a spacious cabin with generous legroom, though the door mechanism and window inset require careful handling.

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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.