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 noted for its powerful 1,200 shp engine, enabling rapid climbs (2,000-3,500 fpm) and impressive speeds up to 333 ktas.
It represents a significant evolution from its experimental predecessor (Epic LT), featuring a 5-blade composite propeller and an integrated Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck with GFC 700 autopilot for enhanced handling, reduced noise, and modern capabilities.
The pilot's experience highlights the aircraft's "reverberatingly fast" nature, sharp roll response, and ability to perform aggressive maneuvers, while also offering a spacious cabin and an enviable balance of speed and fuel economy.

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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.