Epic Flight Academy Adds New Training Aircraft

Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. company, announced Epic Flight Academy as the launch customer for the Pipistrel Voyager. Epic has signed a purchase agreement for up to 50 Voyager aircraft, with 10 initial deliveries beginning in 2027 and options for 40 more through 2029.

Epic Flight Academy is a Florida-based flight training provider offering FAA Part 141 and Part 61 pilot training, with a fleet of 70 aircraft including Cessna Skyhawks. The Voyager is a next-generation training aircraft built to align with emerging MOSAIC regulations.

"The Voyager seamlessly supplements the Academy's Cessna piston fleet with an efficient, purpose-built training platform that helps increase capacity, supports consistent progression from basic through advanced training, and maximizes utilization across their core instructor-student missions," said Chris Crow, vice president, Piston & Utility aircraft sales.

"It complements our Cessna fleet by providing a modern, purpose-built training platform that expands capacity, lowers operating costs, and supports the next generation of professional pilots," said Danny Perna, Epic Flight Academy founder and CEO.