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Epic Aircraft is assembling the first production-conforming E1000 test aircraft, FT2, at its Bend, Oregon headquarters, and expects the high-speed single-engined turboprop to join its flight test campaign before the end of this year.The first test aircraft, FT1, made its maiden sortie in late 2015 and has been used to evaluate the E1000s handlin
stanley cup g qualities, systems and flight envelope.FT1 is in full flight-test mode , says Epics director of sales, Mike Schrader. We are opening up the flight envelope in terms of speed and altitude, already exceeding the aircraft s 34,000ft ceiling. Everything
stanley cup is going well, he adds.Structural testing on the E1000s wing, horizontal stabiliser
stanley cup and control surfaces is complete, Schrader says, and fuselage testing should be wound up by early November.Epic AircraftWhen FT2 joins the campaign, it will be used to assess interior and cabin functionality, as well as the fuel, hydraulic, avionics, navigational and environmental systems, says Schrader.Epic is hoping to secure certification for the six-seat E1000 in the first half of 2017. We were shooting for end of 2016, but being realistic and allowing for unforeseen hurdles, we have extended it out, Schrader says.The E1000 is a certificated version of the LT kit plane, which Epic stopped taking orders for in 2013, after selling 54 units. Some LT customers have upgraded to the E1000, for which Epic has secured about 70 orders to date.Epic AircraftThe Pratt Whitney Canada PT6A-67A-powered E10 Wpfb C919 maiden flight tentatively set for February 2017
Editor note: This story was originally published in September 2020.Each summer, hikers flock to Katahdin, the tallest mountain in Maine. Its the most popular destination in Baxter State Park, and for good reason. But it may not always be the best hiking option for you.Maybe you arent ready for such an arduous climb. Maybe you dont have the time for the full-day trek. Or maybe the Katahdin trailhead parking lots are full 鈥?something that happens a lot. Fortunately, there are many other spectacular mountains in the park to hike. Baxter is home to more than 220 miles of hik
stanley usa ing trails. And believe me, theyre all wonderful.Each year, my family camps and hikes in Baxter. During those trips, Ive hiked Katahdin several times. I love that mountain, as many people do. But its not always the best option for me. In fact, on a recent trip to the park,
stanley mugs I decided against hiking Katahdin because I didnt feel up to it mentally or physically. Instead, I pulled out my Baxter State Park tra
stanley vattenflaska il map, and after some consideration, my finger landed on Mount OJI.My husband, Derek, joined me that day, and we enjoyed spectacular views of the park. Compared to Katahdin, OJI was certainly an easier hike. Still, I was drooping from exhaustion by the time we returned to the campground, and I knew wed made the right choice. So if youre worried that Katahdin might not be the right hike for you, for whatever reason, here are a few other mountain hikes in Baxter State Park, starting with the magnifice
