F L I G H T T R A I N I N G V I E W B O O K

HIGHER EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS. EXCITING ENVIRONMENT. BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE.

THIS IS OURVIEW OF HIGHEREDUCATION.

WElCOmETO lEA.ThANk yOU FOR yOUR INTEREST IN ThE LEADING EDGE AVIATION FLIGhT TRAINING PROGRAM.

I’m grateful you would consider becoming a part of the LEA

family. At this point in the process I’m sure you have a lot

of questions about becoming a helicopter pilot. How much

training do you need? Is it expensive? Where do helicopter

pilots work? Is it safe?

I’m confident as you read through this view book your ques-

tions will be answered and your interest in becoming a pilot

will soar.

As you will come to see, we offer professional training in one

of the most beautiful parts of the country. Our location in

Bend, OR is not just a great place to live; it is the best place

to train pilots. With 300 days of sunshine a year, the Cas-

cade Mountain range, and a vibrant aviation culture, LEA

offers a unique training environment.

No matter where you want your aviation career to take you

we can help get you there.

Thanks again for your interest in LEA and please contact us

if you have any further questions.

I look forward to sharing the sky with you,

Brad Fraley,

President

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A PlACElIKE NOOTHER.

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Located in the beautiful high desert of

Central Oregon, we operate out of the

Bend, OR municipal airport, seven miles

from downtown. Thanks to our fully

staffed, state of the art maintenance facility

and our high, dry climate we keep you fly-

ing 300 sunny days a year!

In addition to the LEA Flight Training pro-

gram, we specialize in avionics installation,

ESTAblISHED IN 1989 TO PROVIDE

the Pacific Northwest with aviation

services, Leading Edge Aviation (LEA)

has grown to become one of the

world’s premier professional pilot train-

ing centers. Since our Flight Training

program launched in 2006 we have

consistently certified highly qualified

pilots to enjoy exciting, rewarding, and

successful careers in flight.

complete Robinson overhauls, charters,

tours, aircraft sales and feature:

• 15,000 SQ FT Aircraft Hanger

• Bell B3 Jet Rangers

• R22 Helicopters

• R44 Helicopters

• 10 Full time mechanics

• 4 multi use classrooms

• Fly It Simulator

POWDER DAyS: Ski the 3,000 acres of

Mt. Bachelor

HIKING: Explore waterfalls, caves,

mountain peaks, and national forests

DESCHUTES RIVER: Raft, fish, swim,

kayak, and stand up paddleboard

PARKS: Relax in one of the sixty-eight

public parks

bEND, OR IS THE RECREATIONAl

playground of the Northwest. With

mountains, valleys, rivers, caves, can-

yons, and high desert the question isn’t

what do you want to do – it’s what do

you want to do first?

SmITH ROCK: World class rock climbing

PHIl’S TRAIl: Extensive network of

mountain bike trails

ENTERTAINmENT: Enjoy local restau-

rants, movie theaters, live music and

more

bREWERIES: Award winning beer

brewed at 17 different micro-breweries

in town

A DESERTPlAy-GROUND.

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SAFETyFIRST

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OUR MISSION TO TRAIN ThE BEST hELICOPTER PILOTS IN ThE wORLD STARTS wITh SAFETy.

THE lEAFlEET

BELL B3 JET RANGER

Engine: Rolls Royce 250-C20B

Max Airspeed: 130 kts (149 mph)

Cruise Speed: 112 kts (128 mph)

Max Operating Altitude: 20,000 ft

Max Load w/ Fuel: 3,200 lb (1,451 kg)

Student hours in Bell B3: 0 – 20 hrs

ROBINSON R44

Engine: Lycoming O-540 carbureted

Max Airspeed: 130 kts (149 mph)

Cruise Speed: Up to 113 kts (130 mph)

Max Operating Altitude: 14,000 ft

Max Load w/ Fuel: 781 lb (354 kg)

Student hours in R44: 25-40 hrs

ROBINSON R22

Engine: Lycoming O-360 Carbureted

Max Airspeed: 102 kts (118 mph)

Cruise Speed: Up to 96 kts (110 mph)

Max Operating Altitude: 14,000 ft

Max Load w/ Fuel: 400 lb (181 kg)

Student hours in R22: 160 – 180 hrs

OVER ThE COURSE OF yOUR TRAIN-ING yOU wILL LOG OVER 200 hOURS IN ThREE DIFFERENT AIRCRAFT.

mAINTENANCE STAFF: A staff of 10

full-time Robinson certified mechanics

perform daily safety checks, routine main-

tenance, and work directly with instructors

and students to address specific issues.

SAFE TRAINING GROUNDS: LEA training

airspace is located 5 miles from The Bend

Municipal Airport in Redmond, OR in

Class D air space with a control tower.

FlyING HElICOPTERS COmES WITH

inherent risk, but by following standard

FAA safety protocol, employing profession-

al mechanics, and hiring instructors with

impeccable safety records, we provide stu-

dents with a safe flying environment.

SAFETy mANAGER: Our full-time safety

manager oversees our Safety Management

System to ensure our flight and ground

operations are as safe as possible.

Fly IT SImUlATOR: State of the art

simulator gives students the opportunity to

practice take off, approach, and landing in

a safe, risk free environment.

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COURSEOVERVIEW

THE STUDy OF FlIGHT

Whether you are a few hours from certification or just getting

started, we have everything you need to complete your flight

training. Take a single course, the entire LEA Professional

Pilot program, or enroll in the LEA / COCC Associates De-

gree program (more info on page 12).

The LEA Professional Pilot Program is a step-by-step pro-

cess to earning your commercial pilot license. Over the

course of fourteen months you will spend 200 hours in the

helicopter, meet the FAA minimum pilot requirements, earn

your private, instrument, and commercial license, become a

certified instrument and flight instructor and earn your SFAR

Instructor Endorsement on the R22 and R44.

wE SPECIALIzE IN FLEXIBLE PROGRAMS AND COURSES TO MEET yOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.

REQUIRED COURSES

CONTINUED ADVANCEDTRAINING

PRIVATE PIlOT ROTORCRAFT HElICOPTER / The first step in becoming a professional pilot includes 20 hours of dual

Instruction in the R22, 20 hours solo in the R22, 30 hours pre/post flight ground training, passing the FAA written exam and

FAA check ride.

ROTOCRAFT INSTRUmENT / Greatly enhance safety for you and your passengers by learning to fly by instruments and

flight gauges. Training includes 20 hours of dual instruction in the R44, 20 hours of instruction in Fly It Simulator, 30 hours

pre/post flight ground training, the FAA written exam and FAA check ride.

COmmERCIAl PIlOT ROTORCRAFT HElICOPTER / The essential certificate for any future professional pilot requires

20 hours of dual instruction in the R22, 70 hours solo in the R22, 30 hours pre/post flight ground training, passing the FAA

written exam and FAA check ride.

CERTIFIED FlIGHT INSTRUCTOR / Learn the practical skills necessary to teach ground and flight lessons. Instructor

training includes 10 hours dual instruction in the R22, 20 hours pre/post flight ground training, passing the FAA written

exam and FAA check ride.

CERTIFIED INSTRUmENT INSTRUCTOR / Learn to teach the essentials for instrument flying with 5 hours dual instruc-

tion in the R44, 20 hours pre/post flight ground training, passing the FAA written exam and FAA check ride.

TURbINE TRANSITION COURSE / Learn to operate turbine aircraft and significantly improve your career skills.

ExTERNAl lOAD OPERATIONS / Learn to handle external load operations from experienced line pilots and expand your

piloting skills.

mOUNTAIN COURSE / Learn the unique aspects of high-density altitude flying and become competent in traversing

mountainous terrain.

CANADIAN PIlOT CONVERSION COURSE / Put your Canadian flight training to work in the USA by converting your

TCAA license to an FAA license.

NIGHT VISION GOGGlE COURSE / Learn to operate your aircraft wearing state of the art night vision goggles so you will

never be grounded for a night mission.

AVG TImE

3 mo.

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2 mo.

14 mo.

mIN COST

$12,015

$14,715

$23,015

$4,565

$4,365

$58,675*

lEA PROFESSIONAl PIlOT PROGRAm

COURSE

Private Pilot

Instrument

Commercial Pilot

Certified Flight Instructor

Certified Instrument Instructor

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* Additional breakdown of costs available upon request.

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THE COST OF FlIGHT

PARTNERS IN FlIGHT

Thanks to our unique partnership with Central Oregon Com-

munity College (COCC) in Bend, OR, we offer students the

opportunity to receive an Associate of Applied Science, Avia-

tion degree while completing FAA required flight training.

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FINANCIAL AID

To become a professional pilot you need a lot of patience, training, and (unfortunately) money. Don’t be discouraged,

there are several financing options available to make your flight training affordable. Our staff will personally guide you

through the process of deciding which of the following options is best for you.

COCC FEDERAl FUNDING / Federal funding, scholarships, grants, and alternative loans are available to students com-

pleting the COCC/LEA Flight Training Program. For more information or to check the status of available funds please visit

http://www.aviation.cocc.edu/financial+aid.

VETERAN AFFAIR GI bIll bENEFIT / Students who qualify for the GI Bill can have 60% of their Commercial, Instru-

ment, CFI, CFII, Mountain Course, and External Load training paid for by Veterans Affairs. To apply for the GI Bill or see if

you qualify please visit http://www.gibill.va.gov or call 888-442-4551.

POST 9/11 GI bIll / The new Post 9/11 GI Bill is an education benefit program available to veterans who actively

served after September 11, 2001 and covers between 40-100% of your flight training costs. To apply for the GI Bill or see

if you qualify please visit http://www.gibill.va.gov or call 888-442-4551.

PIlOT FINANCE / Available for part-time students, Pilot Finance awards loans based on student’s credit history and

debt to income ratio. To apply or find more information please visit www.pilotfinance.com or call 800-667-0201.

AOPA (AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PIlOTS ASSOC) / The AOPA offers a credit card to flight students with no annual

rates. To apply online please visit www.apoa.org/info/2apply and enter priority code FACJXK. For more information call

866-438-6262.

INDIVIDUAl OPTIONS / Individual loan and scholarship information is available at www.getcollegefunds.org.

GENERAl EDUCATION

Communication — English Composition

Computation — Technical Mathematics I

Human Relations — Public Speaking

Computer Skills — Computer Concepts

Business — Fundamentals of Management

HElICOPTER AAS

Introduction to Aviation

Introduction to Aircraft Systems

Meteorology I and Meteorology II

Technically Advanced Aircraft

Technically Advanced Aircraft Lab

Private Pilot — Helicopter

Helicopter Fundamentals

Aerodynamics

Aviation Law OR Airport Management

Instrument Pilot — Helicopter

Commercial Pilot — Helicopter

Human Factors

Advanced Helicopter Operations

Aviation Safety

Certified Flight Instructor Pilot - Helicopter

Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems

Unmanned Aerial Systems + Flight Lab A-G

Remotely Piloted Vehicles

HElICOPTER FlIGHT lAbS

Helicopter Professional Pilot Flight Lab A-N

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“I first considered flight training when I was fighting fire

in southern Oregon. After speaking with some Forestry

Fire pilots I was inspired to learn about flight schools. It

became clear very quickly that LEA was the best flight-

training program around. I met with the staff, took a demo

flight, and was incredibly impressed when they called a

week later to see if I had any more questions.

As a military veteran, they helped me apply and receive

funding for my training through the Post 9/11 GI Bill and

COCC aviation program. The program was a great bal-

ance between classroom work and flying, and now I’m

grateful to train new students as an LEA instructor.”

ANDREw LAwRENCE, 27 yEARS OLDMedford, OregonCertified Flight Instructor Instrument

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MEET MEMBERS OF ThE LEA STUDENT BODy

THE lIFEOF FlIGHT

With international students, military veterans, recent

high school graduates, and individuals making a career

change, the LEA student body is a diverse group. No

matter where you come from or your unique individual

needs, we are happy to help you get the most out of your

flight training experience.

“When I was a kid I lived next to a small, quiet airport.

During the summer (fire season) it transformed into a

busy staging ground for helicopter operations. Watching

the aircraft take off and come home after successful mis-

sions I knew I wanted to fly.

Years later, when I began researching programs, I visited

several schools including LEA. After meeting with the staff

and taking a demo flight in Central Oregon I knew LEA

was right for me. The instructors are top notch, pilots/stu-

dents have direct relationship with the maintenance staff,

and LEA grads get the best jobs.”

AUSTIN LENAhAN, 29 yEARS OLDEastern OregonCommercial Instrument

“I started looking for a flight-training program in the United

States because Columbia has limited training options.

When I discovered LEA, visited the school, and met the

staff I was blown away. You see pictures of Bend being

beautiful, but it’s better to be here. I love it. LEA is very

professional and made the visa application process very

easy by walking me though the whole thing.

Now that I’m here I can’t imagine learning to fly anywhere

else. LEA gives me the chance to fly in the mountains and

in low temps, which will help me when I return home to

fly in Columbia.”

ALEX RAMIREz, 37 yEARS OLDBogota, ColombiaPrivate Instrument

ARE yOU READyFOR HIGHER EDUCATION?

WHERE WIll FlyING TAKE yOU?

ADAm STOCKlAND

GREG CyR

COlIN mORGAN

Utility Pilot / Louisiana, Gulf of MexicoERA helicopters

Grand Canyon Tours / Grand Canyon ArizonaPapillon Grand Canyon helicopters

BV-107 Command PilotColumbia helicopters, Afghanistan

bEN DEVINE

Firefighting, Logging, Construction PilotPortland OR / Erickson Air Crane

WIll lAWRENCEUtility Pilot / wasilla, AlaskaPollux Aviation

DANIEl HOlDEN

Long line, Cargo, heli-skiing PilotNarvik, Norway

A career in aviation can take you anywhere in the world,

literally. Fire fighting, air ambulance, long line, forestry,

charter, tours, law enforcement, search and rescue, movie

production, air taxi, aerial surveillance—whatever the

mission you’ll be ready to fly. Here is a quick look at

some of the places and job titles recent LEA graduates

have gone to fly!

ADDRESS

63048 Powell Butte Highway

Bend, OR 97701, USA

CONTACT

Phone: 541.383.8825

Email: gmiller@leadingedgeavn.com

Web: www.leadingedgeavn.com

Contact us now to schedule your LEA visit.