Author: JWalker

History of LEFA in Bend: Experts in Flight Instruction Since 2005

Since its inception in 2005, Leading Edge Flight Academy (LEFA) in Bend, OR, has consistently raised the standards in the aviation industry. Built on a robust history of commercial helicopter operations, our flight instruction provides a unique perspective that sets us apart from other flight schools. As we look back on our roots, we are… Continue reading History of LEFA in Bend: Experts in Flight Instruction Since 2005

Our Helicopter Flight Lessons in Bend Train Tomorrow’s Pilots

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

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

How to Rank the Quality of Aviation Schools Before You Enroll

If you’re considering flight school for the first time, congratulations! Many exciting milestones lie ahead in your future. Students from across the country travel to Central Oregon to attend Leading Edge Flight Academy for many reasons. Explore the perks of our program over other aviation schools, like our career partnerships with respected airlines and helicopter… Continue reading How to Rank the Quality of Aviation Schools Before You Enroll