The École de pilotage de l'Armée de l'air (EPAA), or École de Pilotage de l'Armée de l'Air 315 Général Jarry, is the main training centre for pilots of the French Air Force. History The EPAA was formed in April 1956. Training It is the initial pilot training school of the French Air Force. The aircraft for training are the Pilatus PC-21 and the Grob G 120. The training course is about 100 hours of flying, with 30 hours on the simulator. Structure It is situated in the Charente department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. See also École de l'air L'équipe de présentation de l'armée de l'air References External links French Air Force Aviation schools in France Buildings and structures in Charente Education in Nouvelle-Aquitaine Training establishments of the French Air and Space Force Military academies of France Organizations based in Nouvelle-Aquitaine Flying Training Schools of air forces French Air and Space Force squadrons