Leading Edge Flight Academy
What sets Leading Edge Flight Academy apart? Part of it is our airport, which is situated at 3,460 MSL in beautiful Bend, Oregon. But it takes more than the right location to become the best flight school around. Here, our people are our strength. Our experienced management team of pilots has a combined 100+ years of industry experience and our FAA-approved training program empowers students to bu
Utility operations involve some of the most technical flying in the helicopter industry. Pilots in this space perform precision long-line lifts, construct powerlines, and patrol pipelines in rugged mountain terrain
The skills it demands, including precision aircraft control, crew coordination, and calm decision-making, start developing on day one of training! 🙌
06/16/2026
Ben Loggins went from LEFA student and instructor to tours with Papillon and Blue Hawaiian, and now flies for Life Flight Network out of Aurora, Oregon. Along the way, he's logged time in the Bell 206, EC130, AStar, AW119, and EC135.
That kind of career arc starts with the right foundation. ✔️
06/04/2026
Every aviation career starts with a strong foundation. ✈️
Our graduates continue to build careers across tours, EMS, and beyond, carrying forward the skills, discipline, and mindset developed during training. Hard work, consistency, and strong connections open doors across the industry!
06/02/2026
Please join us in welcoming our newest airplane instructors to the team. ✈️
Colter Edde, Justin Izett, Quintin Reid, and James Stewart bring skill, professionalism, and a shared commitment to developing the next generation of pilots. We’re excited to have them on board and look forward to the impact they’ll make in training.
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63048 Powell Butte Highway
Bend, OR
97701