September & October were very exciting months at Leading Edge Aviation as we welcomed the first two uMAP courses into the academy! uMAP (University Modular Airline Preparation) is our very own course that integrates with your university degree. The uMAP course enables students to complete their flight training in a Modular fashion but with an Integrated feel as all the training is completed here at Leading Edge Aviation.
Our uMAP students are currently studying for a degree in Commercial Aviation & Pilot Studies at their chosen university, and as part of the degree each student needs to complete their professional flight training at an Approved Training Organisation (ATO). Our uMAP course begins in the academy after completing the first year of your university degree. Students then begin ground school ATPL theoretical knowledge within the academy, and on completion, foundation flight training! Years 3-4 combine further university course studies with advanced flying back with your chosen flight school (varying schedules dependent on your university).
So why uMAP? There are huge benefits that accompany this course including the following:
- Become part of the ‘Leading Edge Family’! We are a friendly, good vibes only community, in a serious industry. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
- We offer small class sizes, with a capacity of 16, taught by passionate Theoretical Knowledge Instructors, our ground school & wellbeing provision means that every student has the opportunity to succeed!
- We’ve created the ultimate professional courses that use the best of modern training methodology to take students from little or no flying experience to commercially qualified and flight deck ready. Students use interactive learning aids, virtual and mixed reality tech, and neuro training, to embed and refine their new knowledge and skills. At Leading Edge Aviation, we have designed a pioneering development programme that helps them progress into mature, accomplished pilots, ready for the challenges of airline flying.
- Students then fly our modern DA40 single-engine aircraft and progress onto our state-of-the-art DA42 multi-engine aircraft whilst utilising our up to date and fully approved DA42 simulator. Our Diamond aircraft are equipped with the Garmin G1000 all glass avionics suite, and two axis autopilot, giving you the perfect start to commercial flight training.
