Epic Flight Academy in Danbury, Connecticut

Welcome to your Epic flight school, Connecticut! We invite you to complete your FAA Part 141 flight training at our location in Danbury, Connecticut. We are located in southwest Connecticut at the Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR). Our flight school provides a pathway for pilot training for anyone who wants to become a commercial pilot and fly for the airlines. We offer 100% student financing for this structured airline pathway with a high first-time pass rate. We are a full service Connecticut flight school located at:

81 Kenosia Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: 866-FLY-EPIC

Hours

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Training Programs Offered in Danbury:

Part-time Pilot Program
Full-time Pilot Program

Where is Danbury?

Danbury is located in southwest Connecticut along the New York State line. How far is Epic’s Danbury location from other major airports? Not far at all! Your flight training will take you to nearby Bradley International Airport in Hartford (BDL) (42 nautical miles). You might even fly into New York City airspace (48 nautical miles. There are approximately 20 airports in Connecticut and many more in nearby New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The sky’s the limit.

Is there any better time to start training than right now? Check your eligibility with our online form. Once you are approved, you can start training right away. We also invite you to stop by and take a discovery flight!

Epic’s Danbury Aircraft Fleet

Epic students train in brand new aircraft. The Cessna 172 with G1000 glass cockpit is the most popular and safe flight training aircraft. Learn to fly in safe, new equipment, and complete your training in a timely manner. Epic is known for its excellent equipment, high pass rate, and highly skilled instructors. What is keeping you from achieving your pilot goals? We are here to help make those dreams come true as you complete your Connecticut flight training.

Flight Simulator

Epic flight students enjoy training in flight simulators where they can practice numerous maneuvers safely. One reason Epic has such a high pass rate for FAA exams and checkrides is because our students can train in flight simulators. Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD) increase knowledge and skills while saving students money.

Cost to Attend Flight School in Connecticut

How much does school cost in Connecticut? We break down the complete cost of flight training from private pilot through commercial through instructor. The cost varies between domestic pilots and international pilots. It also varies based on which ratings and certificates you want to earn. Your regular and consistent attendance and completion of flight lessons is critical to your success.

Training Options at the Connecticut Campus

• Full-time Flight Training: 5 days per week, up to 2 activities per day
• Part-time Flight Training: Full flexibility. Recommend scheduling a minimum of 3 to 4 times weekly to maintain proficiency. Less than this can severely limit your progress.

How long is flight school in Connecticut?

Again, this varies with every student based on attendance and ability. On average, it takes approximately 3 months to complete your PPL. Next, you’ll earning your Instrument Rating, which takes around 2 months. After that, your commercial pilot license (CSEL) will take another 2 months. Most US flight students go on to earn their CFI and CFII in order to work as a flight instructor. Your best approach is to focus and study! This is what our top students do.

Why train at Epic?

We have been training pilots from 110+ countries since 1999 who fly for 300+ different airlines. We know you want the best flight training center, so we invite you to read the reviews, ask other pilots, and see why so many choose to train at Epic.

Epic Campuses & Careers

We invite you stop by and visit our other locations. Epic trains aviation professionals, and we also invite you to consider an Epic career in Danbury!