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First solos for EPST students Guus, Florian and Luc

First solos for EPST students Guus, Florian and Luc

An important milestone for EPST’ers Luc Visser, Florian Wever and Guus Schrameijer: they were allowed to fly solo for the first time. They all got green light from their instructor and landed their plane safely. Once on the ground, they shared their euphoria with fellow EPST students, who were waiting for them with a large bucket of soapy water to wet the solo pilot. With the first stripe on their suits, the three pilots look back on this unforgettable moment. How did they experience their first solo? Luc Visser: “As a little boy I already watched videos of students going […]

Klaar voor selectie pilotenopleiding? Wij geven 5 belangrijke tips!

Klaar voor selectie pilotenopleiding? Wij geven 5 belangrijke tips! Geschiktheidselectie pilotenopleiding EPST

Geschiktheidsselectie pilotenopleiding EPST Ben jij uit het juiste hout gesneden om piloot te worden? Een carrière in de cockpit is niet voor iedereen weggelegd: als je piloot wil worden, moet je namelijk wel wat kunnen. Daarom hoort een selectieprocedure bij een vliegopleiding zoals taart bij een verjaardag. Tijdens de selectie laat je zien, waarom jij het in je hebt om piloot te worden. De selectieprocedure van EPST bestaat uit 3 fases. Maak jij genoeg indruk in fase 1? Dan word je uitgenodigd om de tests van fase 2 en 3 te doen. Fase 1: COMPASS test, English Aviation, persoonlijkheidstest (CPP) […]

Large Wing ceremony after 3 years of absence

Large Wing ceremony after 3 years of absence ESPT Winguitkering

Two ceremonies in a new venue On January 13 and 20, EPST was finally able to issue wings again. The ceremony took place in 2 groups, because after 3 years of COVID restrictions, a staggering number of 73 graduates received their wings. For the first time, the President Carlton Hotel in Utrecht was host to the ceremony, where the hall at EPST used to serve as a stage. In the crowded reception hall, many former EPST students were able to catch up before being invited into the hall at 3 pm for the official graduation programme. Presentation with ‘unflattering material’ […]

EASA Flight Instructor Course | Västerås Sweden

EASA Flight Instructor Course | Västerås Sweden piloot

Are you interested in becoming an FI? Read the accompanying article from OSM Aviation Academy. If you meet the selection criteria, please respond before June 19, this is 10 days before the start date of this FI course on June 29, in Västerås, Sweden. During the EASA FI course at OSM Aviation Academy you will receive leadership training, you will learn various communication techniques and, of course, pedagogical skills will be discussed. A great basis to start your career in aviation. OSM Aviation Academy: EASA Flight Instructor Course | Vasteras Sweden

How does COVID-19 affect flight training?

How does COVID-19 affect flight training?

Read here about Espen Høiby’s vision, CEO of OSM Aviation Academy, on the current and future impact of COVID-19 on aviation and specifically flight training. Will aviation be able to recover and how soon can graduate students be placed with an airline? EPST works closely with OSM Aviation Academy. All our students are currently back in Arendal to continue their flying training. OSM Aviation Academy: How does covid 19 affect flight training?