My dad got to fly one of these. Awesome machine. So fast, built like a tank. The pilot who he was flying with said "Ok, now do a 8000fpm descent". He was like what, but did it. The speed build up to 340 or so KTAS!
Enough with the kit comments guys - insurance is impossible and the FAA imposes a number of limits on aircraft like that. There are lots of TBM700s and 850s flying, all under the management and direction of a first-class company with extensive engineering experience. Epics are beautiful aircraft, but not really in the same class as this, as far as functionality and safety (especially slow flight and capacity) are concerned.
Not sure of the LT's economy but definitely pricey ... around 2.5m. It's certified to Fl290 but is good to 310. It's technically a kit plane but they are all built in the Epic facility under factory supervision.
Smooth surfaces! Looks quality built. Does it really cruise (econ) @ 280ktas? How's the fuel efficiency @ altitude? How pricey these days? 3M? I'll be looking at the Piper Altaire...hope its in the air soon; its to cost is to be approx. 3M as well, I understand. For those of us with time to wait, the competition looks keen!
@GMSNMS That's twin. It's not the fastest. It is 3x more expensive and is 3x more noisy. It seats something like double the people of this so there is no comparison.
@sheldonholy I overlooked the part in the video where they specified single engine, however the Avanti is the fastest turboprop, surpassing some jets, at 400+ ktas!!!
@sheldonholy I'm not sure if you're a pilot, you may be mistaking true airspeed with indicated airspeed or groundspeed. The Avanti 2 is the fastest current production turboprop at around 405 true airspeed. The Condorde at 55,000 cruising altitude had a true airspeed of around 1,100-1,200 ktas.
I am not a pilot my self, but I do fly (I probably have about 20 hours) about once a month and my dad has a CPL/IR (his plane is N113AC) and flies every week.
Hate to tell you chaps but the Epic LT does "economy" cruise at 280kts and is very happy at 350. The TBM is nice indeed but not the "Fastest single turboprop"
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What is needed for a sinlge engine turbine class rating? Great video and plane.
sadie63 4 months ago
My dad got to fly one of these. Awesome machine. So fast, built like a tank. The pilot who he was flying with said "Ok, now do a 8000fpm descent". He was like what, but did it. The speed build up to 340 or so KTAS!
Awesome plane this is.
sheldonholy 5 months ago
Enough with the kit comments guys - insurance is impossible and the FAA imposes a number of limits on aircraft like that. There are lots of TBM700s and 850s flying, all under the management and direction of a first-class company with extensive engineering experience. Epics are beautiful aircraft, but not really in the same class as this, as far as functionality and safety (especially slow flight and capacity) are concerned.
EstorilEm 11 months ago
I want one!
bg11215 1 year ago
TURBINE LEGEND HOMEBUILT OVER 400KTS
kobie8819591 1 year ago
Not sure of the LT's economy but definitely pricey ... around 2.5m. It's certified to Fl290 but is good to 310. It's technically a kit plane but they are all built in the Epic facility under factory supervision.
woodartdesign 1 year ago
Smooth surfaces! Looks quality built. Does it really cruise (econ) @ 280ktas? How's the fuel efficiency @ altitude? How pricey these days? 3M? I'll be looking at the Piper Altaire...hope its in the air soon; its to cost is to be approx. 3M as well, I understand. For those of us with time to wait, the competition looks keen!
ThatMiserableCat 1 year ago
FASTEST TURBOPROP IS THE P180, AVANTI.
GMSNMS 1 year ago
@GMSNMS ...that's a twin engine. go back to 0:15 and try again.
skiendog 1 year ago
@GMSNMS uh, I believe that has two engines. And it's not the fastest (but it is badass) I believe it's also 3x more expensive.
EstorilEm 11 months ago
@GMSNMS That's twin. It's not the fastest. It is 3x more expensive and is 3x more noisy. It seats something like double the people of this so there is no comparison.
sheldonholy 5 months ago
@sheldonholy I overlooked the part in the video where they specified single engine, however the Avanti is the fastest turboprop, surpassing some jets, at 400+ ktas!!!
GMSNMS 5 months ago
@GMSNMS The Avanti does not quite do 400 TRUE!
I don't think Concorde even did 400KTAS!!
sheldonholy 5 months ago
@sheldonholy I'm not sure if you're a pilot, you may be mistaking true airspeed with indicated airspeed or groundspeed. The Avanti 2 is the fastest current production turboprop at around 405 true airspeed. The Condorde at 55,000 cruising altitude had a true airspeed of around 1,100-1,200 ktas.
GMSNMS 5 months ago
@GMSNMS Whoops I meant indicated. My bad :)
I am not a pilot my self, but I do fly (I probably have about 20 hours) about once a month and my dad has a CPL/IR (his plane is N113AC) and flies every week.
sheldonholy 5 months ago
one can dream...powerball numbers, activate!
chignutsak 1 year ago 6
Hate to tell you chaps but the Epic LT does "economy" cruise at 280kts and is very happy at 350. The TBM is nice indeed but not the "Fastest single turboprop"
woodartdesign 1 year ago
@woodartdesign ...Kit plane.
skiendog 1 year ago
Great review
dearthpanda 1 year ago 2
nice video!
Jeroeen145 1 year ago
Dreaming now ! Thanks for the vision !
turbokitty222 1 year ago
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LIBYAMARCH88 1 year ago
GO PT6 and go Canada!
derekeves1 1 year ago
@CrisDeliberador USA AIRCRAFT AMAZING. BETTER ALWAYS. USA USA USA
lesleyhenriquez 1 year ago