Because it’s either a E1000 prototype or early serial number E1000. The E1000GX which was certified 8 months later got the GFC APU. E1000 had an old STEC unit
Great video that showcases how the Epic 1000 GX can mix it up with ORD's jet traffic with aplomb! It thrilled me to hear those, "maintain 250 kts...slow to 210." Sounds a lot like true jet performance.
PC12NGX beats it in nearly every way except cruise speed & ROC. Of course it’s a bit more $$ and much higher payload & range thus arguably not the same class. Among its contemporaries, TBM960 offers full fadec, lower operational costs, longer range, well established airframe durability and safety plus more advanced, easier to operate G3000 flight deck w/autoland. Epic had opportunity to go full fadec on GX update as P&W offered the updated -67X used in PC12NGX, Epic chose to retain the old engine w/much higher operating costs and no fadec. While I assume it was a choice due to costs and certification delays, it was imo a very unwise decision that sits poorly in marketplace against the 960. E1000GX is still a terrific performing aircraft, vastly superior to the M600 but as a midsize SETP customer, we’re comparing TBM960, PC12NGX and Denali unless the Epic updates the E1000 platform to full fadec.
Money Quote: "That was Sporty" LMAO Fabulous aircraft with performance to match. Granted you obviously have many hours in complex aircraft and airspace, that was still a somewhat stressful arrival (a Chicago Hallmark) for single-pilot operations. This only goes to showcase the phenomenal advances harnessed by this single certification. I think there are going to be a lot of heavy commercial jet jockeys doing double-takes. EPIC Indeed!!! Great Video!!!
Great video, even better plane! More videos, Mr. King, there aren't nearly enough good Epic videos available. Get after some of the new E1000 owners and make them post some videos of their aircraft. Tell them it's a new FAA req. HAHA.
Motors are electric, engines burn fuel. 🤣 I’m just messing with you. “give me fuel, give me fire, give me that which I desire” Great video! Keep them coming!
1500mi in a single engine turboprop is amazing. I first saw the mockup of this bird in Oshkosh around 2015-hopefully have one some day. Looks like this flight occurred in late winter/early spring. What kind of tailwind did you have at 330?
Yes, that aircraft is likely one of the early prototype E1000’s used for certification or one of 1st off production line. The updated E1000GX was certified about 8 months after E1000 and replaced the old STEC unit with a Garmin GFC digital APU and 5-blade Hartzell
What made you select the Epic over the TBM?
Been following this aircraft's progress to certification for a while . . .
Glad its finally certified!!!
Joe and I are sold 1000 G X is the best I flew into O hare once a week . You aced it. John
Doude. I'm buying myself one of this. I love the Epic E1000. Gonna fly the whole world with it. More videos, Mr. King.
Have you received your's already?
my bladder would never allow me to fly that long
kool bird,, whats with that auto pilot and audio units ? how come its not a gfc700?
Because it’s either a E1000 prototype or early serial number E1000. The E1000GX which was certified 8 months later got the GFC APU. E1000 had an old STEC unit
Great video that showcases how the Epic 1000 GX can mix it up with ORD's jet traffic with aplomb! It thrilled me to hear those, "maintain 250 kts...slow to 210." Sounds a lot like true jet performance.
FL330 by yourself has to be *super* cool.
Absolutely the best General Aviation Turboprop on the market....
Just a little behind.......TBM 940
PC12NGX beats it in nearly every way except cruise speed & ROC. Of course it’s a bit more $$ and much higher payload & range thus arguably not the same class.
Among its contemporaries, TBM960 offers full fadec, lower operational costs, longer range, well established airframe durability and safety plus more advanced, easier to operate G3000 flight deck w/autoland.
Epic had opportunity to go full fadec on GX update as P&W offered the updated -67X used in PC12NGX, Epic chose to retain the old engine w/much higher operating costs and no fadec. While I assume it was a choice due to costs and certification delays, it was imo a very unwise decision that sits poorly in marketplace against the 960.
E1000GX is still a terrific performing aircraft, vastly superior to the M600 but as a midsize SETP customer, we’re comparing TBM960, PC12NGX and Denali unless the Epic updates the E1000 platform to full fadec.
got the long taxi
Good airport for Taxi Practice heheh
Good stuff Doug! Lots of rubber on RWY 28C! Cheers from The Flight Level!
Money Quote: "That was Sporty" LMAO
Fabulous aircraft with performance to match. Granted you obviously have many hours in complex aircraft and airspace, that was still a somewhat stressful arrival (a Chicago Hallmark) for single-pilot operations. This only goes to showcase the phenomenal advances harnessed by this single certification. I think there are going to be a lot of heavy commercial jet jockeys doing double-takes. EPIC Indeed!!!
Great Video!!!
Quite the crosswind..during landing..yes...that was sporty!...
Great video, even better plane! More videos, Mr. King, there aren't nearly enough good Epic videos available. Get after some of the new E1000 owners and make them post some videos of their aircraft. Tell them it's a new FAA req. HAHA.
I’m glad you had to do that taxi and not me. I would’ve gotten lost as soon as I got off the runway.
Motors are electric, engines burn fuel. 🤣 I’m just messing with you.
“give me fuel, give me fire, give me that which I desire”
Great video! Keep them coming!
1500mi in a single engine turboprop is amazing. I first saw the mockup of this bird in Oshkosh around 2015-hopefully have one some day. Looks like this flight occurred in late winter/early spring. What kind of tailwind did you have at 330?
Doug King di Epic?? Iscritto! 😁
This is my first UA-cam of the Epic! I need to see more close-ups of the instrument panel during flight phases.
:)),,, is that a stec autopilot
Yes, that aircraft is likely one of the early prototype E1000’s used for certification or one of 1st off production line. The updated E1000GX was certified about 8 months after E1000 and replaced the old STEC unit with a Garmin GFC digital APU and 5-blade Hartzell
Great Job Doug
Ciao Doug, is Garmin Autoland installed in the Epic 1000?
No
Living the dream, bro.
Taxi is as long as the flight😝
very nice!!