What Happened
Single-Engine Turboprop Now Offers Emergency Autoland Capability
Epic Aircraft has secured FAA certification for Garmin’s Autoland system on the E1000 AX, enabling the single-engine turboprop to land automatically in emergency situations. The system, which can be activated by passengers or engage automatically if the pilot is incapacitated, integrates with the aircraft’s Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck and Autothrottle. The E1000 AX is the only high-performance single-engine aircraft with Autoland activation buttons in multiple locations throughout the cabin. This development was first reported by AeroTime.