Career

In 1907, he built a monoplane of his own design, now known as the Epps 1907 Monoplane. This was followed by other original monoplane and biplane designs in 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1916, 1924 and 1930. He died of injuries as a result of an airplane crash.

The Athens-Ben Epps Airport is named in his honor.

Between 1907 and 1930, Epps designed and built eight aircraft:

Epps 1907 Monoplane

Epps 1909 Monoplane

Epps 1910 Monoplane

Epps 1911 Monoplane

Epps 1912 Monoplane

Epps 1916 Biplane

Epps 1924 Monoplane

Epps 1930 Biplane.