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Slovenia’s Gogetair Chooses Turboprop Power

AV Web

Cruise speeds for most powerful piston versions of the aircraft are in the 160-knot category, with range figures of around 1,100 nautical miles. First, the structural design of the aircraft offers an optimized center of gravity that results in better flight stability and handling.

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We Fly: Epic E1000 AX

Flying Magazine

Other relevant numbers for the E1000 AX are its max cruise speed of 333 knots, max operating altitude of FL 340 and NBAA range of 1,560 nm. Full-fuel payload is a whopping 1,150 pounds, and max landing weight is 7,600. VY, 150 knots, is reached before you have time to take a deep breath and the rate of climb goes through 3,000 fpm.

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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

We routinely taxi at 1200 rpm due to the low spray…[we] can cruise at 10 knots” in displacement mode, something a Goose can’t do. Early on a speed restriction of 130 knots was applied as a flutter issue. This was resolved on the kit version and led to cruising at 50% power and 120 knots, which proved to be the Gweduck’s sweet spot.