Month: December 2021

Central Oregon Community College’s two-year aviation program allows students to quickly attain ratings and build flight time. After nearly two decades in the U.S. Navy, Chris McNulty is letting his passion soar. The 37-year-old Bend resident was a helicopter crew member when he was in the service, but he’s ready to pilot fixed -wing planes.… Continue reading COCC Aviation program helps fill pilot shortage

Leading Edge Aviation Launches Aerial Tour Options for Central Oregon December 16, 2021 –Leading Edge Aviation of Bend, Oregon today announced a new division which brings Central Oregon Aerial Tour options to visitors and locals alike. Effective immediately, Leading Edge will book helicopter tours and charters focusing on Central Oregon’s landscape highlights. Leading Edge Aviation… Continue reading Leading Edge Launches New Tour Division

BY RONNI WILDE — CBN REPORTER ON DECEMBER 9, 2021E-HEADLINES, FEATURE SECTION (The Leading Edge fleet of aircraft | Photo courtesy of Leading Edge Flight Academy) For those wishing to become a pilot as a profession or who simply want to fly for fun, Leading Edge Flight Academy has offered airplane and helicopter training in Central Oregon for… Continue reading Leading Edge Flight Academy Helps Student Pilots Soar

 BY RONNI WILDE — CBN REPORTER ON DECEMBER 7, 2021BUSINESS & INDUSTRY, E-HEADLINES, FEATURE SECTION (Carl Manning in a helicopter cockpit with an instructor | Photo courtesy of Carl Manning) For students dreaming of soaring through the heavenlies while piloting an aircraft, the Central Oregon Community College (COCC) Aviation Program offers an excellent way to achieve that goal. “We have a… Continue reading COCC Aviation Program Puts Students on Faster Track to Piloting

New Financing Option Available to Students at Leading Edge Flight Academy  12/1/2021: Students enrolled in Leading Edge Flight Academy of Bend, Oregon who need tuition or financial assistance will now have access to an innovative new financing option to pay for their courses, thanks to our partnership with the Meritize platform. The new financing option… Continue reading New Financing Opportunity with Meritize