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Taking Your Leading Edge Skills Assessment: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Taking Your Leading Edge Skills Assessment: What to Expect and How to Prepare

by Charlotte Spriggs | Apr 29, 2026 | Blog

Becoming a commercial pilot starts with one important step: your Leading Edge Aviation Skills Assessment. It’s more than just a checkpoint, it’s your chance to demonstrate your potential and get a taste of life in the flight deck. Whether you’re just starting out or...
Jargon Busting: Private Pilot Licence vs Commercial Pilot Licence: What’s the Difference?

Jargon Busting: Private Pilot Licence vs Commercial Pilot Licence: What’s the Difference?

by Sophie Jarvis | Mar 26, 2026 | Blog

Understanding the Key Differences Between a Private Pilot Licence and a Commercial Pilot Licence New to the aviation industry and trying to understand the different licences and qualifications? In this blog, we break down the key differences between a Private Pilot...
Our Funded* fATPL and Flight Instructor Programme: Top Tips for Success

Our Funded* fATPL and Flight Instructor Programme: Top Tips for Success

by Charlotte Spriggs | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog

So, you’ve applied for our Funded* fATPL and Flight Instructor programme and want to put your best foot forward? Whilst the assessment process ahead of you might seem daunting, remember, it’s designed to give you the opportunity to show your potential, not to catch...
Perfect Your Pilot Profile Online: Managing Your Online Presence from Student to Pilot

Perfect Your Pilot Profile Online: Managing Your Online Presence from Student to Pilot

by Charlotte Spriggs | Feb 4, 2026 | Blog

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 media, in many ways, has become the new search engine. It’s...
Your First Solo Flight: What To Expect and How To Prepare

Your First Solo Flight: What To Expect and How To Prepare

by Charlotte Spriggs | Jan 29, 2026 | Blog

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 journey. Discover what to expect and how best to prepare for it to ensure...
Getting Your UK CAA & EASA Class 1 Medical: What to Expect on the Day

Getting Your UK CAA & EASA Class 1 Medical: What to Expect on the Day

by Charlotte Spriggs | Jan 20, 2026 | Blog

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 your course start date. This is a crucial requirement to ensure that...
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