Have you been thinking of becoming a pilot, or has it been a dream to be in the cockpit since you were little? In any case: wanting to become a pilot is one thing, but actually being able to be a pilot is another. You will of course find out during the selection procedure, but before then, it is useful to find out what you should actually excel in as a pilot. What are the competencies for an airline pilot? In this article, we look at the most important skills for a pilot. Will you recognize yourself in the following […]
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First solos for Lynn, Richard and Okke
The first solo is one of the first major milestones in your flight training and remains the most memorable for many pilots. You’re alone in the cockpit, with only that long, straight runway in front of you. EPST’ers Lynn Verkaik, Richard van Haag and Okke Sloots all lived this exciting moment recently. They talk about their first solo flight. Lynn was ready to go to the airport at 8:00 the morning of her solo, but her session was canceled due to the wind. She spent the whole day at home, waiting for a spot and she had actually already given […]
ESPT in the news: Floris Rhee at Omroep Flevoland
Dutch broadcaster Omroep Flevoland loves stories about fellow locals, who live abroad for a special reason. That is why the broadcaster has been following the Norwegian adventure of EPST student Floris Rhee from Emmeloord since October 2022. In three interviews, Floris told his story in the section ‘Flevolander abroad’. During the first interview, Floris talks about the intense Integrated ATPL training, life as a student in Norway at OSM Aviation and pridefully looks back on his first solo, even though it was almost a year ago at that time. He was also asked about his choice for EPST: “The foreign […]
