Frequently Asked Questions
We receive many questions about attending our flight school. We have done our best to answer all questions below. However, please contact us if you have a specific question not already answered or if you need help enrolling. Thank you!
Aircraft Mechanics
- Are student loans available for Aircraft Mechanic School?
- Are there scholarships for Aircraft Mechanics?
- Can aircraft mechanic training transfer as college credit?
- Can aircraft mechanics work on helicopters?
- Can females become aircraft mechanics?
- Can I use my aircraft mechanic training in other careers?
- Can I work in Canada with my aircraft mechanic training?
- Can international students train as aircraft mechanics?
- Can veterans train as mechanics under the GI Bill (R)?
- Do aircraft mechanics make good money?
- Do students work on real airplanes?
- Does Epic have aircraft mechanic partners for employment opportunities?
- Does Epic provide job interviews for aircraft mechanics?
- Does my military airframe or powerplant training transfer to Epic?
- How do you become an airplane mechanic?
- How does the FEAM Program work?
- How long does it take to become an aircraft mechanic?
- How much can I make as an aircraft mechanic?
- How much does it cost to go to aircraft mechanic school?
- Is Epic Flight Academy approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?
- Is there a minimum number of hours to train?
- Is there an age cut-off for mechanic training?
- What are the requirements for Aircraft Mechanic School?
- What certificate will I earn in the aircraft mechanic program?
- What credentials do instructors have?
- What if I own my own tools?
- What is a Part 147 aircraft mechanic school?
- What is an A&P mechanic?
- What is an AMT?
- What is the cost of the M1 visa?
- What kinds of aircraft will I work on?
- What tools will I receive in the aircraft mechanic program?
- What topics do aircraft mechanics learn?
- When do mechanic classes start?
Careers
- After 8 months of training, will I become a Captain?
- Are there female flight students at Epic?
- Do airline pilots earn stock options?
- Do felonies affect being a pilot?
- Do pilots fly for free?
- Do pilots receive good benefits?
- Do pilots’ families fly for free?
- Do you need a degree to be a pilot?
- Does airline seniority matter?
- Does Epic Flight Academy have any agreements with regional airlines to assist with job placement?
- Does Epic have aircraft mechanic partners for employment opportunities?
- How can two pilots log time on the same flight?
- How do I convert from FAA to EASA?
- How do I get a job as a pilot?
- How fast do commercial planes fly?
- How long does the Certified Flight Instructor course take to complete?
- How many hours do I have to accumulate to work for an airline after my training at Epic?
- How much do pilots earn a year?
- How much do pilots earn per hour?
- How should I prepare for my pilot job interview?
- I am a Colombian Commercial Pilot – what are my options outside of Colombia?
- If I have a DUI (Driving Under Influence) arrest, is it possible for me to be hired by an airline?
- If I hold a helicopter commercial rating, can I convert to fixed-wing?
- What are Civil Aviation Authorities?
- What are my chances of being hired by an airline after graduating from Epic?
- What are the most common aircraft flown by airlines?
- What are the pilot hiring requirements of the airlines?
- What are the qualifications to enroll in the CFI course?
- What are the vision, hearing, and general medical health requirements that must be met in order to become a pilot?
- What is an FAA medical certificate?
- What is the advantage of attending flight training at Epic Flight Academy?
- What is the biggest commercial plane?
- What is the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA)?
- What is Time Building?
- When does Commercial Pilot Ground School begin at Epic Flight Academy?
- When I get my Commercial Pilot’s License, can I apply at an airline without a college degree?
- Will I be hired by Epic with a guaranteed job?
College Degree Programs
- Can aircraft mechanic training transfer as college credit?
- Can I be enrolled at Daytona State College while I’m enrolled at Epic Flight Academy?
- Can this A.S. be applied towards a Bachelor’s degree?
- Can you provide more details about the Operations Management A.S. degree?
- Do other flight schools offer this program with DSC?
- Do you need a degree to be a pilot?
- Does Epic Flight Academy offer college credit?
- How are the Epic Flight Academy flight training credits earned and transferred to DCS?
- How long does it take to earn an Associates degree?
- If many airlines don’t require a college degree, why would I pursue one?
- Is there a cost to attend Daytona State College?
- What are the requirements of becoming a Florida resident for in-state tuition purposes?
- What content is taught in the Operations Management Program?
- What degree will I earn at Daytona State College?
- What does an overview of the College Program look like in terms of practicality and scheduling?
- What if I have already completed all flight training – can I still enroll in this program at Daytona State College to earn my A.S.?
- What if I have transferred previous flight training to Epic Flight Academy – will that still count towards my A.S. degree?
- What is the college A.S. degree program?
- What is the cost to attend Daytona State College?
- When do classes begin at Daytona State College?
- When I get my Commercial Pilot’s License, can I apply at an airline without a college degree?
- When is the best time to enroll at Daytona State College to participate in this program?
- When will these credits be transferred to Daytona State College?
- Why should I consider this academic pathway with Epic Flight Academy and Daytona State College?
- Why would I choose the Epic/Daytona State College degree program over another college?
Flight Training
- After 8 months of training, will I become a Captain?
- Are my friends that have already become pilots correct in saying that all I have to do for the FAA Written Test is memorize all the questions and answers and I will pass?
- Are strong math skills necessary to become a pilot?
- As a student pilot, what is the best aircraft to rent or purchase for completing my flight training and building flight time?
- Can I reserve a seat in Private Pilot ground school?
- Can I train one-on-one at my own pace?
- Do you offer ATP-ATPL/EASA Pilot training courses?
- Do you offer free pilot training?
- Do you offer Ground School classes daily?
- Do you provide night flying?
- Do you use DPEs or can students take a check-ride with a chief instructor?
- Do you use full motion simulator?
- For how long is a student pilot certificate valid?
- How and where can I get a student pilot certificate?
- How can two pilots log time on the same flight?
- How do I learn to fly an aircraft that has a glass cockpit?
- How long does it take to become a pilot?
- How long does it take to complete an individual pilot license?
- How long does the Certified Flight Instructor course take to complete?
- How many airplanes do you have available for flight training?
- How many flight instructors does Epic Flight Academy employ?
- How many hours do I have to accumulate to work for an airline after my training at Epic?
- How many students on average start on each class date?
- How much are the books?
- How much space does my iPad need to download the Pro-Pilot ATPL online program?
- How old do I have to be before I can start taking flying lessons?
- How old is too old to begin flying lessons?
- I currently hold a Private Pilot’s License. What are my options?
- If I already have passed my FAA written, why should I take Epic’s online course?
- If I complete the Part 141 Commercial Pilots License, is it possible to take the Multi-Engine add on to obtain my Multi-Engine rating?
- If I have already taken aviation courses online, why should I take Epic’s online course?
- If I hold a helicopter commercial rating, can I convert to fixed-wing?
- In order to learn to fly, all I need to do is to learn how to move the flight controls, and I am flying – right?
- Is Epic Flight Academy approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?
- Is Epic Flight Academy FAA accredited?
- Is Epic Flight Academy FAA-certified?
- Is it hard to learn to fly?
- Is it true that all I need to do to pass the FAA written test is to memorize all the questions and answers?
- Is there an age limit for obtaining a private pilot rating?
- Some flight schools have aircraft with “glass cockpits” and others do not. Are there any advantages of training in either aircraft?
- What are the checkride scheduling procedures?
- What are the foreign pilot license verification steps?
- What are the minimum age requirements to attend Epic Flight Academy?
- What are the qualifications to enroll in the CFI course?
- What are the requirements to obtain my Private Pilot’s License (PPL), and how much does it cost?
- What aviation terminology must I learn?
- What books are included in the tuition for Private Pilot ground school?
- What do I need to bring with me when I start flight school at Epic Flight Academy?
- What if I require additional training beyond the training timeline?
- What is Epic’s attendance policy?
- What is Epic’s policy on academic integrity?
- What is Pilot-in-Command (PIC) flight experience?
- What is the advantage of attending flight training at Epic Flight Academy?
- What is the average age of Epic Flight Academy’s fleet?
- What is the average number of students you train at Epic?
- What is the cost of conversion from rotary-wing to fixed-wing aircraft?
- What is the cost of the M1 visa?
- What is the difference between a Cessna Pilot Center (CPC) and a flight school?
- What is the difference between Part 141 and Part 61 of the FAA Regulations?
- What is the difference between the domestic and international pathway?
- What is the weather like in New Smyrna Beach, Florida?
- What is Time Building?
- What items must I purchase to start Private Pilot Ground School?
- What medical exams are required to get my private pilot rating and where do I take them?
- What time of day do classes usually start?
- What type of identification do I need for my written exam?
- What written tests and flight tests are required to obtain my private pilot rating?
- When does CFI Ground School begin at Epic Flight Academy?
- When does Commercial Pilot Ground School begin at Epic Flight Academy?
- When does Instrument Ground School start at Epic Flight Academy?
- When does Instrument Ground School start?
- When does Private Pilot Ground School start at Epic Flight Academy?
- When does the next class begin?
- When I get my Commercial Pilot’s License, can I apply at an airline without a college degree?
- Why choose Epic Flight Academy in New Smyrna Beach, Florida?
- Why do other flight schools require more flight hours than Epic to complete the Commercial Pilots License?
- Why is Epic Flight Academy’s tuition less than other flight schools?
- Why should I pay more to go to Epic if I have found cheaper flight schools in the U.S.?
- Will I be hired by Epic with a guaranteed job?
General FAQs
- Am I chatting with a real person?
- Are pets allowed in school?
- Are pilot uniforms required at Epic Flight Academy?
- Are there female flight students at Epic?
- Can I fly for the military after attending Epic Flight Academy?
- Can I transfer to Epic with previous flight experience?
- Can I use medical marijuana as a pilot?
- Do felonies affect being a pilot?
- Do I need a passport to attend flight school?
- Do I need prior experience to take a Discovery Flight?
- Do pilots fly for free?
- Do pilots receive good benefits?
- Do pilots’ families fly for free?
- Do you have live webcams?
- Do you offer field trips?
- Do you provide speakers to schools?
- Do you sell pilot gifts?
- Do you train helicopter pilots?
- Does Epic Flight Academy provide insurance to the student while in the aircraft?
- Does Epic have a policy on tattoos?
- Does Epic offer drone training or testing?
- How do I reset my password?
- How fast do commercial planes fly?
- How high do commercial planes fly?
- How is Epic Flight Academy’s safety record?
- How long does it take to become a pilot?
- How many airplanes do you have available for flight training?
- How many flight instructors does Epic Flight Academy employ?
- How many students on average start on each class date?
- How much are the books?
- How much do pilots earn a year?
- How much does a commercial aircraft cost?
- How much does it cost to become a pilot?
- How old do I have to be before I can start taking flying lessons?
- How old is too old to begin flying lessons?
- I currently hold a Private Pilot’s License. What are my options?
- Is Epic Flight Academy approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?
- Is it hard to learn to fly?
- Is smoking allowed on campus?
- Is there a minimum/maximum age limit for pilots?
- Is there an age limit for obtaining a private pilot rating?
- What are Civil Aviation Authorities?
- What are the different types of pilot licenses?
- What are the hours of operation for Epic Flight Academy?
- What are the minimum age requirements to attend Epic Flight Academy?
- What are the most common aircraft flown by airlines?
- What are the qualifications to enroll into Epic Flight Academy?
- What are the requirements to obtain my Private Pilot’s License (PPL), and how much does it cost?
- What are the vision, hearing, and general medical health requirements that must be met in order to become a pilot?
- What aviation terminology must I learn?
- What do I need to bring with me when I start flight school at Epic Flight Academy?
- What is an FAA medical certificate?
- What is Epic’s attendance policy?
- What is Epic’s policy on academic integrity?
- What is Pilot-in-Command (PIC) flight experience?
- What is the advantage of attending flight training at Epic Flight Academy?
- What is the average age of Epic Flight Academy’s fleet?
- What is the average number of students you train at Epic?
- What is the biggest commercial plane?
- What is the cost for a Discovery Flight?
- What is the cost of conversion from rotary-wing to fixed-wing aircraft?
- What is the difference between a Cessna Pilot Center (CPC) and a flight school?
- What is the difference between Part 141 and Part 61 of the FAA Regulations?
- What is the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA)?
- What is the student-to-instructor ratio?
- What is the temperature in New Smyrna Beach, Florida?
- What is the weather like in New Smyrna Beach, Florida?
- What is Time Building?
- What items must I purchase to start Private Pilot Ground School?
- What medical exams are required to get my private pilot rating and where do I take them?
- What time of day do classes usually start?
- What written tests and flight tests are required to obtain my private pilot rating?
- When does Instrument Ground School start?
- When does Private Pilot Ground School start at Epic Flight Academy?
- When does the next class begin?
- When I get my Commercial Pilot’s License, can I apply at an airline without a college degree?
- Where is Epic Flight Academy located?
- Why choose Epic Flight Academy in New Smyrna Beach, Florida?
- Why do other flight schools require more flight hours than Epic to complete the Commercial Pilots License?
- Why is a DC-7 displayed at Epic?
- Why is Epic Flight Academy’s tuition less than other flight schools?
- Why should I pay more to go to Epic if I have found cheaper flight schools in the U.S.?
- Will I be hired by Epic with a guaranteed job?
Housing
- Am I required to sign a lease for housing?
- Are the apartments fully furnished?
- Are there stores near the apartment?
- Can student loans be used for housing?
- Do local residents rent rooms to students?
- Do married students qualify for housing to include their spouse?
- Do you have student housing, and if so, where is it located?
- How do I pay my rent?
- How much is the monthly rent?
- How much is the security deposit for housing?
- Once I vacate the premises, when will my security deposit be refunded?
- What does rent include?
- What if I want to vacate my apartment before the end of the month?
- What if I’m not arriving until the middle of the month, how much will I owe for rent?
- What size is the mattress in the apartments?
- When is rent due?
- Where is Epic Flight Academy located?
- Will there be anything for me at the apartment when I arrive?
International Students
- Are Alien Flight Student Program candidates required to be fingerprinted after submitting a new training request?
- Are all Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP) candidates required to have their fingerprints taken?
- Are services performed by foreign students and exchange visitors covered by Social Security?
- As an international student, what documents must I have to obtain a drivers license?
- Can I apply for extension of stay on an M-1 visa?
- Can I bring my dependents on my M-1 visa?
- Can I enter the U.S. on my M-1 visa before school begins?
- Can I take a holiday in the U.S. on my M-1 visa after I have completed my study program?
- Can I work in the United States while I am a student at Epic?
- Can I work on an M-1 visa?
- Can international students apply for a student loan?
- Can international students train as aircraft mechanics?
- Can my dependents work on an M-2 visa?
- Do I have to complete all 14 ATPL modules before I’m allowed to take my EASA Skill Test (checkride)?
- Do I have to speak/write English?
- Do I need a Multi-Crew Coordination (MCC) Course to complete my EASA CPL or to be eligible for an airline job?
- Do I need a passport to attend flight school?
- Do I need any vaccinations to be eligible for M-1 visa?
- Do I need to get my EASA medical exam prior to my arrival in the United States?
- Do I need to speak English to start the Private Pilot Program?
- Do you accept international students?
- Do you do IR validation for EASA holders?
- Do you offer ICAO to EASA conversion?
- Do you offer student loans?
- Do you provide English support?
- How can I obtain a copy of the I-94/I-94W Arrival-Departure Document?
- How do Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations relate to the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP)?
- How do I convert from FAA to EASA?
- How do I create and manage my Alien Flight Student Program account?
- How do I process my student visa?
- How do I qualify for an M-1 student visa?
- How do I transfer to another school as an M-1 Student?
- How does an M-1 Student file for an extension?
- How does the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP) communicate with Candidates and Flight Training Providers?
- How long can I stay in the U.S. on an M-1 visa?
- How long does it take to convert EASA licenses to FAA?
- How long does it take to convert FAA licenses into EASA?
- How much does it cost to obtain a visa from Canada and validate foreign flight hours?
- How should I prepare for my visa interview?
- I am a Colombian Commercial Pilot – what are my options outside of Colombia?
- If I graduated from Epic as an international student can I build additional hours in the simulator?
- Is it possible to train with a B1/B2 Visa?
- Is it possible to transfer schools on an M-1 visa?
- There is a single engine license that is only 140 flight hours, but if the minimum hours needed are 200, why are there only 140 hours of flight?
- Under the Alien Flight Student Program, what category do I qualify for?
- What are my first steps if I am an international student?
- What are the eligibility requirements for an international student?
- What are the foreign pilot license verification steps?
- What are the hiring requirements for airlines in Peru?
- What are the limitations of an M-1 student visa?
- What are the National Aviation Authorities?
- What are the qualifications to enroll into Epic Flight Academy?
- What can I do to expedite my application for an M-1 visa?
- What could delay my Alien Flight Student Program training request?
- What do I need to bring with me when I start flight school at Epic Flight Academy?
- What documents are required when applying for an M-1 Visa?
- What duties must I fulfill to remain in good M-1 status?
- What is a frozen ATPL?
- What is an M-1 visa?
- What is the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP) Process?
- What is the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP)?
- What is the best way to find assistance with the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP)?
- What is the cost of the M1 visa?
- What is the difference between between domestic and international pathways?
- What is the difference between the domestic and international pathway?
- What is the difference between the F-1 and M-1 Visa Programs?
- What is the procedure to bring my dependents on an M-2 visa?
- What is the temperature in New Smyrna Beach, Florida?
- What privileges do I enjoy on an M-1 visa?
- What should I do with the I-94/I-94W, Arrival-Departure document from my last visit to the U.S.?
- What Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements have to be fulfilled before I can receive flight training?
- Where is Epic Flight Academy located?
- Who must participate in the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP)?
- Will the application fee be refundable in the event my visa is denied?
Regulations & Requirements
- Are Alien Flight Student Program candidates required to be fingerprinted after submitting a new training request?
- Are there any entrance exams prior to training at Epic Flight Academy?
- Are there any medical restrictions to prevent me from becoming a pilot?
- Are there height restrictions for becoming a pilot?
- Can I become a pilot if I am color blind?
- Can I fly without a medical certificate?
- Can I use medical marijuana as a pilot?
- Do I have to have perfect vision to be a commercial pilot?
- Do I need a passport to attend flight school?
- How can two pilots log time on the same flight?
- How do I convert from FAA to EASA?
- How many hours do I have to accumulate to work for an airline after my training at Epic?
- If I hold a helicopter commercial rating, can I convert to fixed-wing?
- Is Epic Flight Academy FAA accredited?
- Is Epic Flight Academy FAA-certified?
- Is it true that all I need to do to pass the FAA written test is to memorize all the questions and answers?
- What are Civil Aviation Authorities?
- What are the checkride scheduling procedures?
- What are the eligibility requirements for an international student?
- What are the foreign pilot license verification steps?
- What are the minimum age requirements to attend Epic Flight Academy?
- What are the qualifications to enroll in the CFI course?
- What are the qualifications to enroll into Epic Flight Academy?
- What are the requirements to obtain my Private Pilot’s License (PPL), and how much does it cost?
- What are the vision, hearing, and general medical health requirements that must be met in order to become a pilot?
- What do I need to bring with me when I start flight school at Epic Flight Academy?
- What is a frozen ATPL?
- What is an FAA medical certificate?
- What is Pilot-in-Command (PIC) flight experience?
- What is the difference between Part 141 and Part 61 of the FAA Regulations?
- What is the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA)?
- What is Time Building?
- What medical exams are required to get my private pilot rating and where do I take them?
- What type of identification do I need for my written exam?
- What type of identification is required for a US Citizen to begin flight school at Epic Flight Academy?
- What written tests and flight tests are required to obtain my private pilot rating?
- Why do other flight schools require more flight hours than Epic to complete the Commercial Pilots License?
Sallie Mae Student Loans
- Can I manage my student loan online?
- Can international students apply for a student loan?
- How do I know if I’m eligible for student loans?
- How long does it take to get a student loan?
- Is a cosigner necessary for my student loan?
- Is my cosigner needed for the duration of the student loan?
- What are the student loan repayment options?
- What if I’m unable to pay my student loan?
- What is the interest rate for a student loan?
- Will my student loan work for any Epic program?
Tuition
- Are headsets included in the tuition?
- Can I make the Phase II total cost in payments or do I have to pay all at once?
- Can I manage my student loan online?
- Can I pay tuition fees in installments, or must it be paid in full?
- Can I train one-on-one at my own pace?
- Can international students apply for a student loan?
- Can student loans be used for housing?
- Do you accept FAFSA?
- Do you offer free pilot training?
- Do you offer Sallie Mae loans?
- Do you offer scholarships?
- Do you offer student loans?
- Does Epic Flight Academy offer subsidized training programs?
- How do I know if I’m eligible for student loans?
- How long does it take to get a student loan?
- How much are the books?
- How much does it cost to become a pilot?
- How much does it cost to train and earn a pilot certificate at Epic Flight Academy?
- How much will I need for housing and living expenses during Phase II of training?
- I have a CPL with an IR rating and want to time build 80 hours. In this situation, how much is the hourly aircraft rental?
- Is a cosigner necessary for my student loan?
- Is food included in the cost of the total training program?
- Is my cosigner needed for the duration of the student loan?
- Is there a source of loans, scholarships, or other financial resources that can help support my flight training?
- What are the student loan repayment options?
- What happens if my debit account is in a negative status?
- What if I can only afford the application fee at the present time?
- What if I’m unable to pay my student loan?
- What is the advantage of attending flight training at Epic Flight Academy?
- What is the cost of conversion from rotary-wing to fixed-wing aircraft?
- What is the cost of the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Courses?
- What is the hourly rate for the Seminole with an Instructor?
- What is the interest rate for a student loan?
- What is the total cost to obtain a Commercial Pilots License (CPL)?
- Why is Epic Flight Academy’s tuition less than other flight schools?
- Why should I pay more to go to Epic if I have found cheaper flight schools in the U.S.?
- Will my student loan work for any Epic program?
- Will the application fee be refundable in the event my visa is denied?