Epic Aircraft unveiled its latest variant, the single-engine E1000 AX single-engine turbine, at the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, today. It succeeds the E1000 GX and includes more than 25 new features, according to Epic, including Garmin Autothrottle and Autoland technology.
Among other new features (many associated with the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics system) are an automatic yaw dampener, electronic brake hold, a new expansive windshield with CoolView glass, Garmin GDL 60 with PlaneSync (which automates database updates, among other features), a GRA radar altimeter, 3D Safe Taxi and Taxiway Routing, GWX 8000 StormOptix weather radar and Ture Blue Power intelligent lithium-ion batteries.
Doug King, CEO of Epic Aircraft, said, “The E1000 AX is a testament to our team’s passionate and ongoing commitment to adding automated, safety-enhancing tools and technology for pilots and passengers. We are dedicated to setting a new standard in safety as well as performance and comfort.”
