Epic Flight Academy: Flight School in Addison, Texas

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Location: Addison, Texas
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Home Airport: Addison Airport (KADS)
Google Rating: 5.0 (37 reviews)

Call (972) 528-0260 Get Directions Visit Website

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Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 5 months ago

My son had a discovery flight with David Stafford, and he was an absolutely amazing instructor. We felt safe and comfortable for the entire time. He created unforgettable memories for my son, and I’m so grateful to Epic Flight School for providing such an incredible experience. We will be back! UPDATE: We had another amazing opportunity to schedule a second flight experience, and this time our instructor was Kerri.…
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★★★★★ 3 weeks ago

I had an amazing discovery flight experience with Epic Flight Academy in Addison. From start to finish, the team was professional, welcoming, and made the entire experience enjoyable.A special thank you to Cole and Roy for making the flight so memorable. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly, which made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the experience. As someon…
phebe kiran Kankipati via Google

★★★★★ 11 months ago

Today was my first time taking a discovery flight. My Certified Flight Instructor Brooke Benjamin was the best!!! She was totally awesome, she explained everything in detail, she was extremely patient, she answered all questions and made me feel comfortable and at home. Her knowledge and techniques that she shared made my flight the best experience ever! The facility was awesome, in tip top shape, the airplane was mo…
Thein campbell via Google

★★★★★ 4 months ago

Our discovery flight with Cole was great. We were a little bit nervous about the wind but Cole was super supportive and gave us all the information we needed. It was a really good experience. We will do it again soon for sure!
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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Epic Flight Academy trades the academy's speed for flexibility and often meaningfully lower total cost. The pay-as-you-fly model keeps your money in your control, and training two to three lessons weekly around work is the proven rhythm, enough frequency to retain skills without the academy's all-in schedule. The variable to manage is momentum: local-school students who succeed book standing lesson slots, fly year-round, and treat ground study as homework rather than something that happens at the airport. Ask about aircraft scheduling depth, instructor availability on your target days, and examiner wait times in Addison, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Texas Teaches You

Texas training operates at scale: enormous VFR practice areas, hundreds of airports, and the Dallas metro's layered airspace teaching Bravo-adjacent procedures from early lessons. Gulf moisture feeds spring storm systems that demand real weather respect, while long stretches of the year deliver back-to-back flyable days. Students finish with wind skills; Texas crosswinds are a rite of passage.

How to Evaluate Epic Flight Academy on Your Tour

Every school on this directory gets the same advice from us, because the fundamentals don't move. Walk the ramp and count how many aircraft are down for maintenance. Ask how many lessons a week they can actually schedule you, and how far out the booking calendar runs. Ask for first-attempt checkride pass rates and how long students wait for an examiner. And keep your money in your control: pay as you fly, or in small blocks with clear refund terms.

Then weigh the location itself. Training in Addison means building your early hours in Texas weather and airspace, and both become part of your airmanship. Our school-selection guide covers the full vetting checklist, and the financing page maps scholarships and loans that apply at schools like this one.

Common Questions About Training at Epic Flight Academy

How long would my training take here?

Part-time students flying two to three lessons weekly typically earn a private certificate in six to twelve months and a commercial certificate in two to three years, with pace set by your calendar and the weather. Consistency decides everything: standing lesson slots beat sporadic bursts by months.

What will it cost, and can I get help paying?

Get Epic Flight Academy's current rates directly; published numbers age fast in this industry. Nationally, plan on $80,000 to $120,000 from zero time to commercial certificates before instructing pay starts offsetting costs. Our financing guide maps the loans, scholarships, and airline cadet programs that apply here, and several scholarship cycles go undersubscribed every single year.

How should I arrange a visit?

Call ahead and ask for a tour on a normal training day, not a quiet one. Use the directions button above to plan the drive to Addison, arrive early enough to watch ramp operations, and bring the vetting checklist from this page. A school proud of its operation will show you everything; hesitation is itself an answer.

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