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Somma Shows Brazilians How to Build Their Own Epic LTs

The Epic LT is a six-seat, 325-knot turboprop available as an owner-built kit. Still considered “experimental,” the manufacturer is working toward 2015 certification of an enhanced E1000 version of the carbon-fiber aircraft. (Photo: David McIntosh)

By David Donald • Contributor - UK

August 16, 2013

Arguably the most eye-catching aircraft on display at LABACE is the ultra-sleek Epic LT six-seater turboprop on show at Somma Aviation’s outside stand (5116). The aircraft is a revolutionary kit-built, carbon-fiber, high-performance transport that has caused quite a stir in its home country of the U.S. Now Somma is looking to bring in a certified version tailored specifically to the Brazilian market.

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