Aerobask have released a new version of their Epic E1000, complete with a G1000 avionics suite. The aircraft is an all-composite, single-engine aircraft, capable of carrying six people.

The aircraft comes with the following features:

Aerobask quality 3D model

• Completely reworked and re-scaled exterior and interior model
• New 4K PBR textures
• 11 stunning liveries out of the box
• Color-matching interior based on livery
• White (for painters) and Lo-res liveries available through Aerobask website
• Smooth and VR-friendly manipulators

Professional Flight model

• New flight model by X-Aerodynamics
• Tested by actual owner Gianfranco Somma of Somma Aviation
• Matches latest certification prototype performance

High quality sounds

• full FMOD environment by Daniela Rodriguez Careri
• samples from real PT-6 engine
• in-game volume control without pausing the sim

Enhanced Laminar G1000

• Integrates new XP11.30 GFC700 autopilot
• Custom MFD PT-6 engine parameters (on PFD in reversion mode)
• Optional mouse, scrollwheel and dialpad support for easy data input
• Optional keyboard support for dialpad and flight plan input
• Custom detachable popups with fixed ratio and all optional features above
• Note: some of the optional features may need VR-mouse at the moment

Deep system emulation

• Realistic engine startup procedure
• Implements new XP11.30 boots-based wings and stabilizer de-icing system
• Implements new XP11.30 oxygen system for emergencies
• Functional breakers, with configurable reliability
• Fully simulated MD302 Standby Attitude Module

Special effects

• Rain and windshield icing using librain plugin from Saso Kiselkov
• Dynamic reflections
• custom heat blur effect on both sides
• custom engine twin-contrails

Other

• Avitab tablet, with integrated options panel
• Detachable and VR-friendly 2D options panel
• Preferences, fuel and payload saved between flights

The Epic E1000 G1000 can be picked up from the x-plane.org store for $34.95. Previous owners should look out for an email with a discount code to use if they wish to purchase this aircraft.