High-quality flight school all around! I started my Private Pilot Certificate at Embry-Riddle but eventually switched to Epic Flight Academy to finish after hearing such positive remarks from different friends and pilots. I was able to easily maintain my college courses at Riddle while flying with Epic, so flexibility is possible. From dispatch and maintenance staff to Instructors and Team Leaders, every Epic employee exceeded my expectations in terms of a family friendly learning environment. The C-172S aircraft were all in excellent condition, equipped with G1000. The Epic ramp area is well maintained along with KEVB in its entirety, and you simply can't beat its beautiful location in terms of its Class D airspace. However, as a student veteran, I would have liked to see Epic Flight Academy accept VA benefits to allow student veterans to gain assistance in finishing the remaining flight ratings at Epic, but they do not at the moment. Overall, I would highly recommend Epic Flight Academy for obtaining your Private Pilot Certificate, or any other certificate or rating you wish to pursue. read more

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If you plan on attending the aircraft maintenance school, DONT. This place should be renamed "Scam Flight Academy" because the quality of education is trash. Some of the instructors dont know whats going on and the others are just mindlessly droning on through powerpoint slide shows. I didnt want to pay 47,000$ to be bored to death, I paid for a quality education and quality instructors, which is what was advertised. ive been here for 5 months and all ive learned is that a place like this rips away your motivation to get into the aviation industry. Dont get me started on the housing department either. The same people that own epic own the apartments they use for student housing, one half is non students and the other half are students. The non students (for a two bedroom apartment NOT beachside and NOT in a good spot) pay 1600$ a month, so why is it that the students pay 3200$ a month for the exact same apartment split 4 ways. They cram 4 people in a 2 bedroom apartment and charge the students double. It doesn't take a genius to notice that this is a cash grab/scam. Fuck this place and fuck getting scammed. All the good reviews are for the flight school, for the pilots, anyone can fly a plane but how many people can fix them? Take care of your students and stop scamming them. read more

One of the best flight schools around. Did my instrument rating training there. Recommended many other students there who got their pilots licenses in record time. read more

talked to christina on the phone for 45 minutes and she was great. I called 10 other flight schools and this was the most helpful out of all thanks christina!! read more

I was 18yo, i am now 23yo. I have healed. But once in a while, the adult me gets angry at the teenage me, for falling for this scam of a school!. I will never get my money back neither will i ever get the respect of my family. But i could save another 18yo international student. read more

Did not use the flight academy but did use the FBO services. Has a large ramp for parking and no parking fee. Employees were friendly and there is a small store and clean restrooms inside the main building. Security is good. read more

Epic Flight Academy - Flight Instruction Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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The more you search about flight school academy the more that you'll get Epic! Plus you will be so close to the beach! All your flight will be over the ocean! I did a few certification here and the whole crew is amazing. read more

Many friends have been racially discriminated against including myself. Told to leave and not come back. You'll fly through the courses if you're buddy buddy. If not, you'll end up paying the price. Phoenix East Aviation is much higher quality training, campus and professional assistance.The school sounds amazing before you apply, once you're a student , it's milking time. Rude rude rude managers. Ive attended the school and I DO NOT recommend. Repeat... take your money some place else. read more

Great Company right here we enjoy coming here every time they invite us to come out. The Staff is awesome

Earth Day this year was very special with the aid of my son and CFI ,(Certifed flight instructor), Gavin Morales from Epic Flight Academy taking me on a discovery flight around the New Smyrna area with the experience of freedom and peacefulness in the clouds. read more

Epic Flight Academy - Joseph and I standing in front of our plane - Flight Instruction Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

I was an instructor here for a little over a year and I have so many fond memories of Epic. I highly recommend it as somewhere to work and somewhere to learn. The other instructors I had the pleasure of working with have been the most caring and supportive for all of their students. My students all worked very hard and it was amazing to watch them grow at Epic Flight Academy where they had the opportunity to. The equipment is also very new with them adding several airplanes to their fleet with the newest technology. Overall a great flight school. read more

Happy Staff - Happy Students! I was hired as a Dispatcher at Epic almost 3 years ago, and I was promoted to Marketing Communications Manager a year ago. I have the freedom to make suggestions for improvement and efficiency, and I always makes me feel that my ideas are valued and appreciated. I love our diverse team - we truly are an Epic Family. When it comes down to it, this has definitely been the most rewarding job that I have ever had, and I am very proud to work for Epic Flight Academy! read more

Amazing academy with very good management. airplanes always well maintained team managers always helps students as a student in epic flight academy i love the academy and very happy with it read more

I was one of the students attend this school and I finished all my three courses PPL IR CPL . Such great Aviation school give you enough confidence to reach your goal all employees really good EPIC FLIGHT SCHOOL best place to start your training and reach your goal they compline with all safety tips clean environment and instructors also the best and proficient Ali Bdaiwi read more

Epic is not a bad flight academy. If you put quite good effort into it, your flight training will go good. It is equipped sufficiently except for the multiengines, you could get delayed in the last part of becoming a commercial pilot after you get your instrument rating. The best thing is that you come out of it with unique knowledge! First time i stepped into a cockpit was 9 months ago, and now im taking my commercial checkride in less than 2 weeks. read more

I earned my private pilot license at Epic, the best flight school in the area, continuing the IR and CPL!

Epic will help you achieve your goals no matter what don't think about it just go with epic flight academy

I began my flight training at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The way the program is structured there completely sucked the fun out of flying for me! I am so thankful to have stumbled upon Epic Flight Academy in my search for other flight schools in the Daytona Beach area. Flying with Epic has truly renewed my love and passion for aviation. The staff at Epic Flight Academy has always seemed welcoming and helpful. The experienced instructors are not only dedicated to teaching the necessary skills and knowledge to fly, but also the critical importance of safety. A majority of Epic's students are international and come from all over the world. The various backgrounds make the relationships established at Epic dynamic and unique. Epic Flight Academy offers the more structured Part 141 training as well as the more flexible Part 61 training to suit all needs. Epic also has written exam testing on campus so that is very convenient. I am very happy with the education I have received and the connections that I have made in the aviation industry thanks to Epic. I would absolutely recommend the flight training programs at Epic Flight Academy! read more

I have been with Epic for nearly 3 years as a student as well as a flight instructor. Before coming to Epic, I had received training and worked for other well known flight schools in Florida, but have always heard that Epic is different than all the others. When I finally came to Epic I quickly noticed that it has most definitely stood out in multiple aspects from other flight academies. If I had to sum it up in one sentence then I would say that what makes Epic special is its amazing ability to set the highest professional training standards and at the same time create a warm family atmosphere to all its students and instructors. Epic utilizes a fleet of the most advanced G1000 glass cockpit aircraft and multiple twin-engine aircraft for its unique multi-engine commercial pilot training course. All airplanes are kept in great condition (as you would expect from an FAA approved Part 141 Flight academy) with a dedicated maintenance team which continuously monitors and addresses every little issue. Unlike many other flight schools which mostly hire inexperienced local flight instructors, Epic attracts experienced instructors from all over the country (and international) who apply and hope to get a position with the academy. Obviously, this kind of hiring philosophy contributes to high quality training. The academy offers both FAA and EASA training courses for U.S. and European licensing requirements. Students and instructors enjoy the benefits of having top notch training facilities, including: advanced glass cockpit simulators, large classrooms, 1 on 1 briefing rooms, high tech disptach, pre-flight computer stations, student lounges, etc. As an instructor I could appreciate it even more as it would create an inviting and supporting environment for my students. However, having awesome facilities is not enough. Epic's management team always emphasizes the importance of a productive student-instructor relationship. Instructors are limited in the number of students they may have at a given time so that their students would get their full undivided attention and support. I would highly recommend to any U.S. or international students to consider Epic Flight Academy for their professional flight training. I can confidently say that my experience at Epic and the training I received in the academy prepared me well for my current position as a First Officer with an international airline. Best of luck and fly safe! read more

The staff at Epic Flight Academy go out of their way to make every student and visitor feel comfortable. The fight instructors are passionate and truly care about their student's futures as pilots. read more

If you're looking for a great flight school, Epic is the place. The maintenance is second to none and the family like atmosphere makes training a pleasurable experience. Epic has great partnerships to further your career as a pilot once you complete training. Their fleet or aircraft is top of the line and so are the instructors and staff. Epic is the place to go! read more