École de pilotage de l'Armée de l'air

The École de pilotage de l'Armée de l'air (EPAA),[1] or École de Pilotage de l'Armée de l'Air 315 Général Jarry, is the main training centre for pilots of the French Air and Space Force.

EPAA (Air Force Flying Training School)
Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
EPAA (Air Force Flying Training School) is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
EPAA (Air Force Flying Training School)
EPAA (Air Force Flying Training School)
Coordinates45°39′50″N 0°18′43″W / 45.664°N 0.312°W / 45.664; -0.312
TypeTraining establishment
Site information
OwnerDirection Générale de l'Armement (1956–)
Controlled by France (Armée de l'air)
Site history
Built1956
In use1956

History

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The EPAA was formed in April 1956.

Training

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It is the initial pilot training school of the French Air and Space Force. The aircraft for training are the Pilatus PC-21 and the Grob G 120.[2] The training course is about 100 hours of flying, with 30 hours on the simulator.

Structure

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It is situated in the Charente department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ EPAA
  2. ^ "Chiffres clés de l'Armée de l'air - L'Armée de l'air en chiffres : 2019-2020 (FR)". French Air and Space Force. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
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