2012 Epic LT

1170 hours AF and engine since new. Still flying

Not sure I need to explain much about what an Epic LT is, but here's the quick and dirty:
This plane is an incredible all around machine. High cruising speeds. Relatively low fuel burns for the weight, space, and speed. Excellent climb rate. 6.7 psi cabin pressurization. Spacious cockpit and cabin. Arguably excessive useful load. Excellent short field capability (thanks torque limiter).

It's a pretty comprehensive package, especially after avionics and some interior updates. Comparably, I think a better performer and comfier cabin than it's competitors. It's hard to explain what takeoff and climb-out is like in this plane.

This particular plane has many upgrades and is a late spec LT build with newer landing gear, new shape cabin door, and a rare particle separator.

When redoing the panel, new multi-port static ports were installed and plumbed appropriately to prep for RVSM certification. The plane loves flying above 30,000' and flying 6,000' higher on long range trips can stretch range by 200 nm in calm winds with minimal speed loss.

Please look into insurance if you're interested. That goes for any plane but it's a tight market for Epics in particular.


Avionics panel completed February 2022 by AI Systems
-3-screen 10” Garmin G3X Touch
-GTN 750Xi
-GTN 650Xi
-G3X Autopilot
-GTS 825 traffic
-GTX 45R ADS-B in/out remote transponder
-GMA 245 Bluetooth Audio Panel
-GI-275 standby gauge with SVT
-engine instruments and CAS messages included
-Power lever mounted TOGA button, coupled go-arounds
-Dual AOA pitot tubes
-ESP (overspeed, underspeed, bank/pitch protection, blue level button)
-Smart glide


E1000 big inlet
Particle separator
E1000 brake pedal assembly
Torque limiter
AI Systems nose gear door mod
AeroX quick donning oxygen masks
Dual cross-tied pitot static systems (RVSM test ready)
E1000 yokes
B and C backup alternator. One of the few LTs with backup power.
Rosen sun visors
A parking brake (doesn't come standard)
Circuit breakers relocated below panel
Passive door seal upgrade
Bleed air windshield deice
Enviro systems pressurization controller
AI Systems pressurization gauge
Sliding cabin window shades
Cabin and cockpit side panel cubbies
6 pin, LEMO headset for all seats
Cupholders large enough for phones or small babies (not a recommended seat)
Extremely robust coat hangar

White and red exterior, metallic grey and gold accent stripes
Light and dark tan interior with black trim

Based at KFAT

Condition inspection due December 2022

288 gallons/1930 lbs of usable fuel
4644 lb empty weight
8000 lb gross weight
3356 lb useful load
1426 lb full fuel payload


Two options:
$45k for a 0 TSOH flat black MT 5-blade propeller
$20k for RVSM flight test certification included with purchase

Ooooof.......very nice. C'mon, powerball.....!!!!!

Good luck with the sale, Neema!

Question for you, though.......no inlet lip deice?(this is just curiosity!)

WHAT!? No parachute? Come on man!

GLWS Neema, unfortunately that class of airplane is now in my rear view mirror.

Please refresh my memory. Is this meant to make for a more seamless transition into hyper-drive, or is it merely to assist with re-entering the atmosphere?

I questioned (and wished for) exactly what you were asking. I emulated what the E1000 is using for de-ice. Take a look at them. They'll have FIKI without heated inlets. The idea being that the inlet is big enough to still allow air in, and in the worst case, the engine will breath through the particle separator.

It's easy to move up or down to avoid getting an ice mustache in this plane.

Great advice and by no means indicative of a knock on the airplane itself - but LT insurers (underwriting carriers who will insure the LT) are miserly - really only two right now in the space - IAT and Great American. Depending on your pilots quals it can be VERY expensive. Similar to the issues with the EVo and IVP turbine but at much higher hull value and much higher insurance premium numbers. Even the E1000 is experiencing a tough run with the insurer - I do know Epic is trying to get insurers onboard but at present there are only 2 and possibly 3 that might insure one depending on pilot quals etc.

Best to explore the insurability before you get too far down the vested time path.

The former. Made for a great ride doing the Kessel Run

[/quote]The former. Made for a great ride doing the Kessel Run[/quote]

in under 12 parsecs no less....

I questioned (and wished for) exactly what you were asking. I emulated what the E1000 is using for de-ice. Take a look at them. They'll have FIKI without heated inlets. The idea being that the inlet is big enough to still allow air in, and in the worst case, the engine will breath through the particle separator.

It's easy to move up or down to avoid getting an ice mustache in this plane.

Oooops, double clutched the submit button, apparently.

I need a pic of this, i guess.

Beautiful, GLWS

What’s next for you?

I need a pic of this, i guess.

Simplifying and flying the MU2 or 350 more often.

What a plane. Congrats