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Perfect Your Pilot Profile Online: Managing Your Online Presence from Student to Pilot
At Leading Edge Aviation, we understand that transitioning from student to professional pilot involves more than just mastering the skies—it extends into how you manage your presence online. Social...
Your First Solo Flight: What To Expect and How To Prepare
So, you are about to do your first solo flight in a single engine aircraft! Whilst the lead up to your first solo can be daunting, it is an equally exciting and memorable moment in your flying...
Getting Your UK CAA & EASA Class 1 Medical: What to Expect on the Day
If you’re training to become a commercial pilot, one of the first steps in your journey is obtaining a Class 1 Medical Certificate. You will need to have this in place at least three months before...
5 Exciting Things to Do Around Alhama, Murcia, Southern Spain
Considering your pilot studies at our beautiful fair weather base in Alhama, Murcia? Worried that you will run out of things to do during your time there? Here are five things to do in and around...
New Year, New Career? Why 2026 Might Be the Right Time to Train as a Pilot
The start of a new year often brings a moment of reflection. Not dramatic resolutions, but a quieter question: Am I where I want to be? What would I change? For some, that question keeps returning...
2025 Over and Out! Reflecting on a Year of Achievements at Leading Edge Aviation
It has been a year of remarkable success and groundbreaking initiatives here at Leading Edge Aviation. Two new airline partnerships, nearly 250 new students, and four homegrown flight instructors...
Mastering the Skies: Why KSA Training Matters at Leading Edge Aviation
In modern pilot training, mastering the skies isn’t just about technical know-how, it’s about cultivating a mindset of continuous growth and adaptability. Enter Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude (KSA)...
Thinking Beyond Airlines: Life as a Corporate Jet Pilot
When most student pilots imagine their future, they picture walking through airport terminals in airline uniform, preparing for a flight full of holiday-makers on an Airbus or Boeing. The commercial...
Student Wellbeing: A Vital Component of Pilot Training at Leading Edge
Leading Edge are committed to prioritising student wellbeing in pilot training. Explore tailored support, holistic training, and tips for maintaining wellbeing. Celebrate student happiness this...