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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...
5 Exciting Things to Do Around Alhama, Murcia, Southern Spain

5 Exciting Things to Do Around Alhama, Murcia, Southern Spain

by Charlotte Spriggs | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog

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 the Alhama area, venturing out of the Condado Apartment complex. 1...
New Year, New Career? Why 2026 Might Be the Right Time to Train as a Pilot

New Year, New Career? Why 2026 Might Be the Right Time to Train as a Pilot

by Charlotte Spriggs | Jan 2, 2026 | Blog

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 to aviation. Perhaps flying has always been in the background of your...
2025 Over and Out! Reflecting on a Year of Achievements at Leading Edge Aviation

2025 Over and Out! Reflecting on a Year of Achievements at Leading Edge Aviation

by Charlotte Spriggs | Dec 31, 2025 | Blog

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 ready to train the next cohorts heading to Spain. Join us as we look...
Mastering the Skies: Why KSA Training Matters at Leading Edge Aviation

Mastering the Skies: Why KSA Training Matters at Leading Edge Aviation

by Charlotte Spriggs | Dec 5, 2025 | Blog

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) training, a dynamic, competency-based approach that’s now a...
Thinking Beyond Airlines: Life as a Corporate Jet Pilot

Thinking Beyond Airlines: Life as a Corporate Jet Pilot

by Charlotte Spriggs | Oct 15, 2025 | Blog

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 airline route is familiar, well-trodden, and for many, the ultimate...
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