From Amateur to Aviator: How to Become a Commercial Pilot

Leading Edge Flight Academy can help you achieve your dream of taking to the skies. This blog will walk you through how to become a commercial pilot. But before starting flight school, there are some helpful things to know! We’ll walk you through each step, from starting ground school to passing flight checks.  Headed For… Continue reading From Amateur to Aviator: How to Become a Commercial Pilot

For Veterans Looking for Flight School in Bend Oregon, Follow These Steps

Flying helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft as a civilian for the first time? Leading Edge Flight School in Bend, Oregon, has everything you need to use your military pilot’s training professionally!  Our rotor-transition program is renowned in the Pacific Northwest for helping veterans use their benefits toward pilot school, and we’re proud of that. Today, we’re… Continue reading For Veterans Looking for Flight School in Bend Oregon, Follow These Steps

Mastering the Skies With Our Frasca Cessna 172 Pilot Training Flight Simulator

Buckle up as you take a journey through the exciting world of flight simulation. This offers countless benefits to our student pilots. Aboard the Frasca Cessna 172 pilot training flight simulator, Leading Edge Flight Academy students can gain up to 40 percent of their instrument flight experience required by the FAA. What is the Frasca Cessna… Continue reading Mastering the Skies With Our Frasca Cessna 172 Pilot Training Flight Simulator

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Top 3 Things Our Students Love Most About Flying Lessons

There are plenty of perks to living life up in the air. The views from above give our students a special vantage point from which to appreciate Oregon’s most popular city for recreational fun. Here in Bend, there are plenty of flying clubs and social connections to enjoy. Check out our students’ list of top… Continue reading Top 3 Things Our Students Love Most About Flying Lessons

What Is Ground School? Inside the Classroom of Future Pilots

Embarking on a career as a pilot is an exciting journey that requires practical flight skills and a strong knowledge foundation. Ground school is a crucial part of pilot training at flight academies, equipping aspiring aviators with the essentials for safe and successful flights. Let’s explore key aspects of Leading Edge’s pilot training. This includes… Continue reading What Is Ground School? Inside the Classroom of Future Pilots