What is turbulence, and why is it so scary?

Flight Turbulence

Turbulence is the drink-spilling, bag-tossing, heart-racing jolt that every traveler dreads. This bumpy ride happens when an airplane encounters powerful wind currents that push or pull it in unexpected ways. While most commercial jets cruise at altitudes designed to bypass these rough patches, gusts can strike at any altitude. From clear-air turbulence to mechanical and thermal varieties, there are several types of turbulence that can shake up your flight experience. Does turbulence shake you up? It shouldn’t! Pilots experience different types of turbulence during flight. Understanding turbulence can help you better respond when you face this situation. What is the definition of turbulence? Flight turbulence is something most passengers hate. What is turbulence? The meaning of turbulence is a sudden, … Read more

Epic Buzz Vol. 5 Issue 2 | February 2022

February 2022 Buzz

Epic announces Aviate Program in partnership with United Airlines and a new program with FEAM Maintenance.  Volume 5, Issue 2 | February 2022 Epic Partners with United Airlines to Offer Aviate Program At a press conference on January 11, 2022, we announced our new partnership with United Airlines. United staff, Epic staff, and New Smyrna Beach Mayor Russ Owen were on hand to announce the launch of the Aviate Program at Epic Flight Academy. We had an excellent turnout for the event, and Epic graduates are already applying to the program, which offers the most direct path to a United Airlines flight deck. GoJet Career Seminar Representatives from GoJet Airlines will be on site Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 3:30 pm to share hiring information. … Read more

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