Choosing an aviation career is a dream many aspire to, but embarking on a pilot career path requires more than just a passion for flight. It demands a combination of skills, dedication, and the right personality fit. Aviation offers a plethora of opportunities beyond the cockpit of a commercial airline. For those intrigued by the… Continue reading Is Being a Pilot Right for You? Explore Your Helicopter Pilot Career Path
Category: Helicopters
Why Bend Is the Perfect Backdrop for Your Helicopter Flight Training
When it comes to helicopter flight training, the setting is just as crucial as the quality of instruction. Bend, Oregon, offers a compelling and picturesque backdrop that does more than beautify the journey to becoming a seasoned pilot; it provides a comprehensive, challenging, and unique training environment. Leading Edge Flight Academy, situated in this remarkable… Continue reading Why Bend Is the Perfect Backdrop for Your Helicopter Flight Training
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
Propel Your Career as a Pilot With Night Vision Goggle Training
Today’s commercial pilots need more than just the basics. At Leading Edge, we offer advanced training for those seeking additional certifications and ratings. From mountain operations courses to night vision goggle training, we offer training for some of the best professional pilots in the industry. Drop into the details of this FAA-approved night vision goggle… Continue reading Propel Your Career as a Pilot With Night Vision Goggle Training