F L I G H T
T R A I N I N G
V I E W B O O K
HIGHER EDUCATION
THIS IS OUR VIEW OF HIGHER EDUCATION. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS. EXCITING ENVIRONMENT. BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE.
welcome to 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
No matter where you want your aviation career to take you
family. At this point in the process I’m sure you have a lot
we can help get you there.
of questions about becoming a helicopter pilot. How much training do you need? Is it expensive? Where do helicopter
Thanks again for your interest in LEA and please contact us
pilots work? Is it safe?
if you have any further questions.
I’m confident as you read through this view book your ques-
I look forward to sharing the sky with you,
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
Brad Fraley,
of the most beautiful parts of the country. Our location in
President
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 Cascade Mountain range, and a vibrant aviation culture, LEA offers a unique training environment.
A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER.
A DESERT PLAYGROUND.
Established in 1989 to provide
Located in the beautiful high desert of
complete Robinson overhauls, charters,
Bend , O R is the recreationa l
Powder Days: Ski the 3,000 acres of
Entertainment: Enjoy local restau-
the Pacific Northwest with aviation
Central Oregon, we operate out of the
tours, aircraft sales and feature:
playground of the Northwest. With
Mt. Bachelor
rants, movie theaters, live music and
services, Leading Edge Aviation (LEA)
Bend, OR municipal airport, seven miles
has grown to become one of the
from downtown. Thanks to our fully
world’s premier professional pilot train-
staffed, state of the art maintenance facility
ing centers. Since our Flight Training
and our high, dry climate we keep you fly-
program launched in 2006 we have
ing 300 sunny days a year!
consistently certified highly qualified pilots to enjoy exciting, rewarding, and
In addition to the LEA Flight Training pro-
successful careers in flight.
gram, we specialize in avionics installation,
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• 15,000 SQ FT Aircraft Hanger • Bell B3 Jet Rangers • R22 Helicopters • R44 Helicopters • 10 Full time mechanics
mountains, valleys, rivers, caves, canyons, 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
• 4 multi use classrooms • Fly It Simulator
Phil’s Trail: Extensive network of
mountain bike trails
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
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more Breweries: Award winning beer
brewed at 17 different micro-breweries in town
SAFETY FIRST
THE LEA FLEET
Our mission to train the best helicopter pilots in the world starts with safety.
Over the course of your training you will log over 200 hours in three different aircraft.
Flying helicopters comes with
Maintenance Staff: A staff of 10
Fly It Simulator: State of the art
inherent risk, but by following standard
full-time Robinson certified mechanics
simulator gives students the opportunity to
FAA safety protocol, employing profession-
perform daily safety checks, routine main-
practice take off, approach, and landing in
al mechanics, and hiring instructors with
tenance, and work directly with instructors
a safe, risk free environment.
impeccable safety records, we provide stu-
and students to address specific issues.
dents with a safe flying environment. Safe Training Grounds: LEA training Safety Manager: Our full-time safety
airspace is located 5 miles from The Bend
manager oversees our Safety Management
Municipal Airport in Redmond, OR in
System to ensure our flight and ground
Class D air space with a control tower.
BELL B3 JET RANGER
ROBINSON R22
ROBINSON R44
Engine: Rolls Royce 250-C20B
Engine: Lycoming O-360 Carbureted
Engine: Lycoming O-540 carbureted
Max Airspeed: 130 kts (149 mph)
Max Airspeed: 102 kts (118 mph)
Max Airspeed: 130 kts (149 mph)
Cruise Speed: 112 kts (128 mph)
Cruise Speed: Up to 96 kts (110 mph)
Cruise Speed: Up to 113 kts (130 mph)
Max Operating Altitude: 20,000 ft
Max Operating Altitude: 14,000 ft
Max Operating Altitude: 14,000 ft
Max Load w/ Fuel: 3,200 lb (1,451 kg)
Max Load w/ Fuel: 400 lb (181 kg)
Max Load w/ Fuel: 781 lb (354 kg)
Student hours in Bell B3: 0 – 20 hrs
Student hours in R22: 160 – 180 hrs
Student hours in R44: 25-40 hrs
operations are as safe as possible.
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THE STUDY OF FLIGHT
COURSE OVERVIEW
We specialize in flexible programs and courses to meet your individual needs.
REQUIRED COURSES 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.
Whether you are a few hours from certification or just getting
course of fourteen months you will spend 200 hours in the
started, we have everything you need to complete your flight
helicopter, meet the FAA minimum pilot requirements, earn
training. Take a single course, the entire LEA Professional
your private, instrument, and commercial license, become a
Pilot program, or enroll in the LEA / COCC Associates De-
certified instrument and flight instructor and earn your SFAR
gree program (more info on page 12).
Instructor Endorsement on the R22 and R44.
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 The LEA Professional Pilot Program is a step-by-step pro-
written exam and FAA check ride.
cess to earning your commercial pilot license. Over the
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
LEA PROFESSIONAL PILOT PROGRAM
exam and FAA check ride. COURSE
AVG TIME
MIN COST
Private Pilot
3 mo.
$12,015
Instrument
3 mo.
$14,715
Commercial Pilot
3 mo.
$23,015
Certified Flight Instructor
3 mo.
$4,565
Certified Instrument Instructor
2 mo.
$4,365
14 mo.
$58,675*
TOTAL
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.
CONTINUED ADVANCED TRAINING Turbine Transition Course / Learn to operate turbine aircraft and significantly improve your career skills.
* Additional breakdown of costs available upon request.
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.
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PARTNERS IN FLIGHT
THE COST OF FLIGHT
LEA / COCC AVIATION PROGRAM
FINANCIAL AID
Thanks to our unique partnership with Central Oregon Com-
Students learn the essentials of the aviation industry from
To become a professional pilot you need a lot of patience, training, and (unfortunately) money. Don’t be discouraged,
munity College (COCC) in Bend, OR, we offer students the
experienced professionals and graduate with the credentials
there are several financing options available to make your flight training affordable. Our staff will personally guide you
opportunity to receive an Associate of Applied Science, Avia-
and confidence necessary to become successful profes-
through the process of deciding which of the following options is best for you.
tion degree while completing FAA required flight training.
sional pilots.
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
Assoc. of applied science, Aviation -Helicopter 96-100 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION
http://www.aviation.cocc.edu/financial+aid.
CREDITS
LOCATION
Communication — English Composition
4
COCC
VETERAN AFFAIR GI BILL BENEFIT / Students who qualify for the GI Bill can have 60% of their Commercial, Instru-
Computation — Technical Mathematics I
4
COCC
ment, CFI, CFII, Mountain Course, and External Load training paid for by Veterans Affairs. To apply for the GI Bill or see if
Human Relations — Public Speaking
3
COCC
you qualify please visit http://www.gibill.va.gov or call 888-442-4551.
0-4
COCC
4
COCC
Introduction to Aviation
3
COCC
Introduction to Aircraft Systems
4
COCC
PILOT FINANCE / Available for part-time students, Pilot Finance awards loans based on student’s credit history and
Meteorology I and Meteorology II
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COCC
debt to income ratio. To apply or find more information please visit www.pilotfinance.com or call 800-667-0201.
Technically Advanced Aircraft
1
COCC
Technically Advanced Aircraft Lab
1
COCC
AOPA ( AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOC) / The AOPA offers a credit card to flight students with no annual
Private Pilot — Helicopter
5
COCC
rates. To apply online please visit www.apoa.org/info/2apply and enter priority code FACJXK. For more information call
Helicopter Fundamentals
3
COCC
866-438-6262.
Aerodynamics
4
COCC
Aviation Law OR Airport Management
3
COCC
Instrument Pilot — Helicopter
5
COCC
Commercial Pilot — Helicopter
4
COCC
Human Factors
4
COCC
Advanced Helicopter Operations
4
COCC
Aviation Safety
3
COCC
Certified Flight Instructor Pilot - Helicopter
5
COCC
Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems
3
COCC
Unmanned Aerial Systems + Flight Lab A-G
7
COCC
Remotely Piloted Vehicles
4
COCC
10
LEA
Computer Skills — Computer Concepts Business — Fundamentals of Management HELICOPTER AAS
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.
INDIVIDUAL OPTIONS / Individual loan and scholarship information is available at www.getcollegefunds.org.
HELICOPTER Flight Labs Helicopter Professional Pilot Flight Lab A-N TOTAL
96-100
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THE LIFE OF FLIGHT MEET MEMBERS OF THE LEA STUDENT BODY 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.
AUSTIN LENAHAN, 29 years old
Alex ramirez, 37 years old
ANDREW LAWRENCE, 27 YEARS OLD
Eastern Oregon Commercial Instrument
Bogota, Colombia Private Instrument
Medford, Oregon Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
“When I was a kid I lived next to a small, quiet airport.
“I started looking for a flight-training program in the United
“I first considered flight training when I was fighting fire
During the summer (fire season) it transformed into a
States because Columbia has limited training options.
in southern Oregon. After speaking with some Forestry
busy staging ground for helicopter operations. Watching
When I discovered LEA, visited the school, and met the
Fire pilots I was inspired to learn about flight schools. It
the aircraft take off and come home after successful mis-
staff I was blown away. You see pictures of Bend being
became clear very quickly that LEA was the best flight-
sions I knew I wanted to fly.
beautiful, but it’s better to be here. I love it. LEA is very
training program around. I met with the staff, took a demo
professional and made the visa application process very
flight, and was incredibly impressed when they called a
easy by walking me though the whole thing.
week later to see if I had any more questions.
and taking a demo flight in Central Oregon I knew LEA
Now that I’m here I can’t imagine learning to fly anywhere
As a military veteran, they helped me apply and receive
was right for me. The instructors are top notch, pilots/stu-
else. LEA gives me the chance to fly in the mountains and
funding for my training through the Post 9/11 GI Bill and
dents have direct relationship with the maintenance staff,
in low temps, which will help me when I return home to
COCC aviation program. The program was a great bal-
and LEA grads get the best jobs.”
fly in Columbia.”
ance between classroom work and flying, and now I’m
Years later, when I began researching programs, I visited several schools including LEA. After meeting with the staff
grateful to train new students as an LEA instructor.”
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Where will flying take you? A career in aviation can take you anywhere in the world,
mission you’ll be ready to fly. Here is a quick look at
literally. Fire fighting, air ambulance, long line, forestry,
some of the places and job titles recent LEA graduates
charter, tours, law enforcement, search and rescue, movie
have gone to fly!
production, air taxi, aerial surveillance—whatever the
WILL LAWRENCE Utility Pilot / Wasilla, Alaska Pollux Aviation
ben devine Firefighting, Logging, Construction Pilot Portland OR / Erickson Air Crane
ADAM STOCKLAND Utility Pilot / Louisiana, Gulf of Mexico ERA Helicopters
Greg Cyr Grand Canyon Tours / Grand Canyon Arizona Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters
are you ready for higher education? Contact us now to schedule your LEA visit. contact
address
Phone: 541.383.8825 Email: gmiller@leadingedgeavn.com Web: www.leadingedgeavn.com
63048 Powell Butte Highway Bend, OR 97701, USA
DANIEL HOLDEN Long line, Cargo, Heli-skiing Pilot Narvik, Norway
COLIN MORGAN BV-107 Command Pilot Columbia Helicopters, Afghanistan