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Students who excel will have the opportunity to become flight instructors at Leading Edge, becoming an integral part of our strong leadership and safety culture.  \nWe do not just train students to be skilled pilots; we coach them to be great employees. Our standards instill expectations that translate to realworld hireability. We aren’t a “pilot mill” turning out cookie-cutter pilots—we train professional aviators. That’s our goal and why our industry partners seek out our pilots year after year.  \nBEND, OR: THE BEST PLACE TO FLY AND LIVE  \nBend ranks in the top 10 places to live in the US. It’s an outdoor mecca, home to worldfamous mountain biking, snowboarding, skiing, rock-climbing, kayaking and more. It’s also the perfect place to learn to fly. You’ll gain firsthand experience navigating four weather seasons and multiple training environments ranging from mountains, high desert, and along the Pacific coast. You’ll also have quick access to multiple airspace options during crosscountry flights.  \n“After completing my flight training and instructing at LEA, I got the opportunity to fly tours in EC 130s and AS 350’s in the Grand Canyon. Those experiences prepared me for the 2020 fire season, where I am now fighting fire in Central Oregon.”  \nTORI PALMER,  \nHELICOPTER PILOT, HELICOPTERS EXPRESS  \n2  \nGET TO KNOW OUR HELICOPTER FLEET  \nOUR AIRCRAFT ARE SELECTED FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, AND FLIGHT PROGRESSION, WHETHER IT’S YOUR FIRST DAY IN THE COCKPIT OR  \nYOU’RE A CAREER PILOT.  \nThe two-seat Robinson R22 is a proven workhorse – the most popular airframe used in flight schools worldwide. Operating cost plus maneuverability make this airframe our primary platform for Private, Commercial, and Flight Instructor training.  \nThe four-seat Robinson R44s are highperforming, reliable, and easy to maintain. Because of their increased stability and range, we use the R44 for instrument, mountain, long line, and NVG training courses.  \nThe Bell 206 series are flexible, allpurpose helicopters that comfortably seat 3-5 passengers. We use these aircraft for tours as well as our turbine transition, long line, and mountain courses.  \nLEFA also offers a state-of-theart FRASCA AATD R44 simulator. Students expand on maneuver techniques, emergency procedures, and can gain up to 40% of the experience required for an FAA instrument rating at a fraction of the cost.  \n3  \nADVANCED COURSES  \nLeading Edge Flight Academy offers FAA-approved courses to further your aviation career, proficiency training and add-ons for all ratings.  \nMOUNTAIN FLYING OPERATIONS  \nLearn the unique aspects of mountain flying at the base of the Cascade Mountains, including meteorology, terrain, and pilot skills required to fly and operate safely in mountainous conditions. During these unique helicopter flight lessons, we offer real-world application of ridgeline, pinnacle, confined area, and high density altitude operations.  \nEXTERNAL LOAD OPERATIONS  \nGain sought-after external load operations skills. Taught by our experienced utility pilots using our Bell 206 series and Robinson R-44 helicopters, you’ll obtain the knowledge and skills required to operate with an external load, including the use of long lines, belly hooks and buckets.  \nNIGHT VISION GOGGLE (NVG) TRAINING  \nAn FAA-approved NVG course that prepares you for the advanced requirements of today’s commercial operators. We provide multiple levels of NVG training, including initial qualification, instructor endorsement, and recurrent training.  \nTURBINE TRANSITION COURSE  \nExpand your piloting expertise by gaining the ability to operate turbine aircraft. You’ll train in the 206 B3 and L3 models to learn th","cbCaiduf8ilAHnoU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiduf8ilAHnoU","pdf",4483639,12,"English","# Helicopter Pilot Training\n## Get to Know Leading Edge Flight Academy\n## Get to Know Our Helicopter Fleet\n## Advanced Courses\n## Aviation Degree with Central Oregon Community College and Leading Edge\n## VA Benefits","[{\"question\":\"What training program does Leading Edge Flight Academy offer?\",\"answer\":\"Leading Edge Flight Academy offers an FAA Part 141 approved helicopter training program aimed at helping students reach aviation goals in less time and lower cost.\"},{\"question\":\"Which aircraft and simulator are used for helicopter training?\",\"answer\":\"Training uses Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters, Bell 206 series aircraft, and an FRASCA AATD R44 simulator for maneuver techniques and emergency procedures.\"},{\"question\":\"What advanced course options are available beyond basic training?\",\"answer\":\"Advanced courses include mountain flying operations, external load operations, night vision goggle (NVG) training, and a turbine transition course to operate turbine-powered helicopters.\"}]","HELICOPTER PILOT TRAINING - Updated February 18, 2026 | PDF",1790319251]