What is it like to learn to fly in Greece? Global Aviation in Megara, Greece, is one of our three training locations. EPST graduate Okke Sloots took his first steps as a pilot here, and followed the entire program. He reflects on his time on the Greek coast with great pleasure. Curious about his story? Then read further! Okke’s experience in one word? “Fantastic!” He enthusiastically tells that he undoubtedly had the time of his life in Greece. Besides the fact that there was a lot of studying to be done, there was also plenty of time for relaxation and […]
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EPST students attend resilience training
Pilots have a great responsibility to monitor the safety of their aircraft, their passengers and their own. EPST believes it is vital for pilots to have the right tools for recognizing threats and to adequately respond to them. That is why our pilots recently followed Dyami’s Risk Management, Security and Resilience training. Today’s risks Society is constantly changing and this means that threats in aviation are constantly evolving. The Dyami team incorporates experts with the latest insights, which makes this training incredibly valuable. What are the current threats and what is going on in the world now? These are important […]
EPST at WATS Event in Orlando
From April 29 to May 2, the World Aviation Training Summit will take place in Orlando, Florida. EPST is present as a proud sponsor of this event. What is WATS? The World Aviation Training Summit is the largest trade fair for training institutes and facilities across the entire civil aviation industry. The fair is aimed at all professionals involved in education and training for the aviation sector. This includes training cabin crew, but also training for manufacturers and suppliers, ground staff, and institutions involved in regulation and legislation. The WATS Event, therefore, has a wide range of exhibitors. With more […]
First solo flights by Douwe, Nick and Niels
“The first time solo is an experience you will never forget. It is the first and perhaps most valuable milestone in your career as a pilot.” We can’t put it any better than our own pilot in training Douwe Brandt. At EPST, we see the first solo as a moment to cherish. That’s why we are glad to have our pilots in training sharing their stories. This time it was the turn of Nick Wester, Niels Nowee and, as mentioned before, Douwe Brandt. All three fly at Aero Locarno in Switzerland. How did they experience their first solo flight between […]
Wing Award Ceremony 2024
Photo by Arjan Broek Friday, January 26th marked an important moment for 49 graduatedEPST students: they received their Wing during the traditional Wing ceremony.The festive conclusion to their intensive training took place in the CarltonPresident Hotel in Utrecht. After the students and friends and family had trickled intothe ceremony hall, EPST director Eric Duijkers took the floor. In his shortwelcoming speech, he took the visitors on the journey that the EPST pilots tookduring their studies: a journey with ups and downs, takeoffs and landings, milestonesand obstacles. Then, one by one, the students were called to the stage fora new milestone. […]
What does EASA do in aviation?
Anyone who does anything in aviation will have to deal with the EASA. This gigantic organization is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year – a great opportunity to see what this agency is involved in. What does that abbreviation stand for? And what does an Airbus A380 have to do with the EASA? What does the abbreviation EASA stand for? It stands for European Union Aviation Safety Agency. That’s a mouthful, and a very solid question for a pilot pub quiz. But that doesn’t tell you much, so let’s delve into the matter and see which processes in aviation the […]
First Solo for Jurgen, Tom and Oscar
In recent weeks, 3 more EPST members have been able to get their traditional wet suits after flying all alone for the first time. The first solo is a wonderful moment that you celebrate with your fellow students when you are back on the ground. Most EPST pilots still consider this the best moment of their studies. We look back with Jurgen, Tom and Oscar. Jurgen Simons: “Those memories will stay with you for the rest of your life” The day will probably be etched in his memory forever: August 10, 2023. “After several attempts that could not take place […]
First solo flights for Sven, Pepijn and Kaan
The first solo flight is one of the major highlights in flight training. Many pilots still consider this their most beautiful moment, and for good reason: your dream comes true when you are all alone in the air for the first time. You land the aircraft safely on the ground and then the afterglow begins. EPST students Sven, Pepijn and Kaan take you along in their stories about this important milestone. Sven Cozijn: ‘Like taking your driving test’ Sven anxiously boarded the Cessna 172S in Norway for a check flight. “Before you’re cleared for your first solo, you first have […]
What is a pilot’s life like? Ryanair pilot Diede van Dijk tells his story
¡Buenas! Have you ever wondered what a pilot’s life is like? Ryanair pilot Diede van Dijk takes you from his tropical hometown on his sunny journey as a pilot. He made his first meters as an EPST student in Greece and after graduating he settled on Palma de Mallorca, where he sits in the cockpit of the Boeing 737. What do his days under the Spanish sun look like? Read more! Introducing Diede Diede started his training at EPST in August 2019 and learned to fly at Global Aviation in Megara, Greece. “Living there and learning to fly was very […]
The different types of flight training: which training to follow if you want to become a commercial pilot?
Most pilots have been dreaming of flying an airplane since they were little. How about you? If you want to turn that dream into a reality, you will have to follow flight training. But which flight training courses are out there, and which of those matches your dream? In this blog we dive in on the different types of flight training. Which course you choose depends on the certificate you want to obtain. Do you want to become a commercial pilot? Then you need an ATPL training. Are you not looking for a job as a pilot? You can also […]
