Epic Buzz Newsletter

March specials, new aircraft, women in aviation, staff news, checkride passes, and more! Volume 4, Issue 3 | March 2021 Women in Aviation Week Celebrate Women in Aviation Week by participating in the Institute for Women of Aviation Worldwide (IWOAW)’s event on March 8th. A French female pilot, Raymond de Laroche, received her pilot license on March 8, 1910. She is believed to be the world’s first licensed female pilot. Join Epic Flight Academy and aviators from around the world to celebrate Women in Aviation Week. You can even help go for a world record in a display of pink paper airplanes. Epic is proud to have awarded aviation scholarships to Sadie Gerstle (2020), Bronwyn Rees (2019), Skye Sobzack (2017) and Victoria … Read more

Volume 4, Issue 2 | February 2021 3 New Aircraft Arriving We are excited to announce that Epic will be taking delivery of 3 new Cessna 172 Skyhawks on February 16th. As our fleet continues to grow we are able to increase availability for our flight students to fly around the clock. The Cessna 172 with G1000 cockpits are the #1 flight training aircraft for many reasons. We buy ours brand new directly from the Cessna factory. Safety first! February Specials International Students! Free Private Pilot Ground School for those who pay their application fee in February and arrive before August to begin flight training!   College Students! All flight students with a valid college ID receive 10% off in February and March.  … Read more

January special for international students, a look back at 2020, Epic graduate updates, staff news, checkride passes, and more! Happy New Year!A Look Back at 2020 The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new Part 147 aircraft mechanic school on December 16th. This event capped off a year that saw exceptional student achievement and exciting growth at Epic Flight Academy. Early in the year, Epic awarded $100,000 in aircraft mechanic scholarships in anticipation of the program’s launch. Epic also awarded $44,500 in aviation scholarships to high school students during its 5th annual scholarship awards. These were supported by Epic’s annual fishing tournament. Of course, one of our favorite highlights was being the first and only … Read more

Meet 3 successful Epic flight students and learn their paths to achievement. Also, December specials, Epic in the news, an Open House, and more! Celebrating Student Success As we close out another great year at Epic Flight Academy, we wanted to spotlight three students. Read the latest article from Captain Judy’s Corner to learn how determination, focus, and excellent study skills impacted the flight training of these three students. Meet Yuki Nguyen from Vietnam who completed her PPL, IR, and CMEL in less than 11 months, Chinedu Alikor from Nigeria, who has completed his PPL and IR and is now working on his CSEL, and Hunter McCarthy from the United States, who earned his PPL, IR, CSEL, and CFI in … Read more

Our first class of aircraft mechanics began training, and we awarded $44,500 in scholarships! First Class of Aircraft Mechanics We are proud to welcome our inaugural class of Aircraft Mechanic students. They began training in October and are well on their way. Thanks to all who joined us for our Open House last month. What a great kick-off! The special tuition rate is in effect through Dec. 31, 2020. Are you ready to enroll? Our next class begins February 15, 2021. We hope to see you there! November Specials Are you ready to earn your Instrument Rating? During the month of November, new students will receive a $2,500 tuition discount. Enroll by November 30th to take advantage of this special. … Read more

Epic Buzz October 2020: International students can save $7,250 in October. Epic is first in the world with new flight training device. $7,250 Savings for International Students During the month of October, international flight students will save an additional $7,250 on the cost of flight training. If you are an international student who wants to attend Epic Flight Academy, contact us by Oct. 31 to take advantage of this special offer. Check Flight School Eligibility! Would you like to “sit in” on a Ground School class? Our instructors are covering two important topics in this month’s free online training demos: Emergency Scenarios (Oct. 7) and Weather (Oct. 21). Remembering John Bryan The Epic family mourns the loss of flight instructor … Read more

Transfer student discounts up to $4000, 2 new aircraft mechanic partners, 7 new flight instructors, and much more… Transfer Special – Up to $4000 in Credits Have you been doing your pilot training elsewhere but thinking about transferring to Epic? September is the perfect time! Domestic and International transfer students who pay their application fees by September 30, 2020 and enroll and start in 2020 are eligible to receive transfer credits of $1,250 to $4,000. These credits are paid at the beginning of the Commercial course or the mid-point of the course if only one course is taken. The credits are earned for full courses. Partial course credits will be earned on a pro rata basis. For our full course … Read more

2 Planes, 6 New Partners, & 40 New Students! New Planes, Partners, and Students What a month we had in July! We welcomed 40 new students to Epic, took delivery of two brand new Cessna 172s for our continually growing fleet, and welcomed new partners to our Aircraft Mechanic Program. Aerotek, American Aero Services, Ascent Aviation Services, Baker Aviation, Southern Airways Express, and STS Aviation Group have signed letters of agreement to offer interviews to graduates of Epic’s aircraft mechanic program. We are grateful to our dedicated staff, students, and partners who are devoted to developing careers in aviation.  Online Training Demos in August Would you like to “sit in” on a Ground School class? We offer free Online Flight Training Demos … Read more

The summer months are a great time to learn to fly! What are you waiting for? Flight training at Epic has never been better! We offer online ground school and accelerated training to help you fast-track your airline pilot career. Our certified flight instructors are highly qualified to help you achieve your professional pilot dreams! Training in Florida means training in beautiful weather. So, what are you waiting for? Come to Epic! Free Virtual School Demo Dates Our free Online Demo Courses are back by popular demand. Here is your opportunity to see what Online Ground School is like. You can ask questions and learn all about Epic Flight Academy. There are two upcoming demo courses on July 8 and … Read more

Take advantage of special new pricing for international students!  International Student Special Calling all international flight students! Epic is thrilled to announce a flight training special just for you. We will take you from ZERO EXPERIENCE to AIRLINE PILOT for $39,984 USD. We have trained thousands of airline pilots from more than 80 countries, and we would love to train YOU! Free Virtual School Demo Dates Have you always wanted to try Online Ground School? Now you can see if this is for you by attending one of our free Online Demo Courses. You can ask the instructor questions and get to know Epic Flight Academy. There are four upcoming demo courses on June 3, 10, 17, and 24. Register online! … Read more