Embarking on an educational journey in aviation is not only about learning to handle the stick. A true aviator must also possess in-depth knowledge of the intricate aircraft systems that work in harmony to defy gravity. Leading Edge Flight Academy believes in cultivating holistic expertise among our students. We provide a comprehensive understanding of the… Continue reading Know Your Airplane: A Detailed Look at Aircraft Systems and Parts
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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
Learn to Fly a Plane for These Surprising Benefits
When you learn to fly a plane for the first time, the whole world opens up to you. Becoming a pilot means harnessing your critical thinking skills in a high-demand field, learning to fly confidently, and joining an enriching new community. Learn more about some unexpected benefits of learning to fly a plane with Leading… Continue reading Learn to Fly a Plane for These Surprising Benefits
Earn Commercial Hours While Training Students as a CFI in Oregon
Shaping the next generation of pilots and teaching others how to fly is a rewarding career. Leading Edge Flight Academy has an exceptional class of highly experienced, enthusiastic certified flight instructors (CFI). It’s a rewarding job filled with variety and excitement as you help students take to the skies (and the classroom) to achieve their… Continue reading Earn Commercial Hours While Training Students as a CFI in Oregon
More Engines, More to Love! All About the Multi-Engine Rating
Ready for an amazing future in commercial flight? You’ll need a multi-engine rating. Put simply, this rating means a pilot is eligible to become a qualified Pilot-In-Command (PIC) of an aircraft with more than one engine. Ratings are slightly different than licenses, but both are required for eligibility with commanding specific aircraft. Pilots looking to… Continue reading More Engines, More to Love! All About the Multi-Engine Rating