Epic Flight Academy has trained thousands of pilots who have gone on to careers at more than 300 airlines worldwide, according to the company. And they pride themselves on being able to move students from around the world through a training course in the most efficient way. So it makes sense that Epic would look for ways to further increase efficiency while retaining a solid training experience for new professional pilot candidates.
Epic Flight Academy Adds Frasca Motion Sim, Reduces Training Time
Key Takeaways:
- Epic Flight Academy partnered with Frasca International to integrate a new, advanced full-motion Cessna 172 flight training device (FTD) into its pilot training program.
- This FTD is globally unique for a Cessna 172, utilizing a high-level motion-cueing system to provide realistic simulation for maneuvers like stalls and landings.
- The simulator allows students to complete 30-40 hours of high-fidelity training at a third of the cost of actual flight, significantly increasing training efficiency and student preparedness.
- Epic and Frasca are collaborating to pursue recognition for training hours logged in this simulator towards the commercial pilot certificate.
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