Epic Buzz Vol. 9 Issue 8 | August 2026
Catch the latest Buzz for August 2026! Epic becomes launch partner for Pipistrel Voyager and so much more!
Pilot Time Building: Ways to Build Flight Hours for an Airline Career
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann shares tips for time building on your way to ATP.
Epic Buzz Vol. 9 Issue 7 | July 2026
Catch the latest Buzz for July 2026 covering everything from our U.S. Air Force graduates to our first time passes!
Why International Students Succeed in U.S. Flight Schools
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann shares insights on why international students do well while flight training in the United States.
Epic Buzz Vol. 9 Issue 6 | June 2026
Catch the latest Buzz for June 2026 covering everything from our new Fast Track Pilot Program to our first time passes!
ATP Checkride: Complete Guide to the Airline Transport Pilot Certification
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains the final step in earning the Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
Crosswind Landings: Techniques, Limits, and How Pilots Stay in Control
Chief Flight Instructor Ray Altmann explains how crosswind landings are one of the most important, and sometimes challenging, skills in aviation. Every pilot must understand what is a crosswind landing, how to manage it, and when conditions exceed safe limits.
Epic Buzz Vol. 9 Issue 5 | May 2026
Catch the latest Buzz! We have 12 alumni updates, aircraft mechanic graduates, new events, first time passes, and more news than ever in our May 2026 Buzz!
Airline Comparison: Regional, Major, Cargo, and Corporate Pilot Careers
Choosing between different pilot jobs can be one of the most important decisions in a pilot’s career. Captain Stephen Austin compares the four primary paths: regional vs major vs cargo vs corporate.
Cockpit Discipline: The Foundation for Safe Flight Operations
Captain Stephen Austin explains cockpit discipline, which combines aviation professionalism, procedural compliance, and a commitment to aviation safety procedures.