Helicopter pilots are in high demand across industries. That’s partly due to the increase in industries seeking to employ them (utility and gas, medical, firefighting) colliding with a known shortage created by retirement, the cost of flight training, and shifting regulatory requirements. Leading Edge Flight Academy wants to change that. We started as a helicopter… Continue reading Our Helicopter Flight Lessons in Bend Train Tomorrow’s Pilots
Month: March 2024
Strap Into the Cockpit for Our Mountain Flying Course
Mountain flying is an incredible skill set for any helicopter pilot. Learning how to land on narrow or sloping runways, navigate in dense altitudes, and handle abrupt changes in weather means being equipped for anything the elements present. While other schools offer a mountain flying operations course, Bend has an unforgettable setting. The High Cascades’… Continue reading Strap Into the Cockpit for Our Mountain Flying Course