The Journey To Achieving a Dual UK CAA & EASA Licence

The Journey To Achieving a Dual UK CAA & EASA Licence

After the UK left the EU at the end of 2020, the only way to gain access to European job opportunities was to hold a secondary licence – that’s where the fact finding begun. Three of us in LEAP003 decided to be the guinea pigs and one of us in particular dedicated...
Training the whole pilot

Training the whole pilot

What makes a good pilot? Is it solely someone’s ability to manage an aircraft? It is a common misconception that this is the case! The International Civil Aviation Organisation collated data from pilots all over the world on what they believe makes a good pilot, their...
So what’s it like to take your first solo flight?

So what’s it like to take your first solo flight?

  “GOLF GOLF DELTA, cleared for take-off!” There was a time I only ever dreamed of being given that clearance, and indeed only imagined reading it back in sole command of my aircraft for the first time. My first solo, a milestone both coveted and feared in equal...
Who wants to go for a spin?

Who wants to go for a spin?

You may have seen a photo (or two!) of our students in the T67 Slingsby Firefly recently but do you know what our Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (AUPRT) entails? One of our students, who recently completed the course, has tried to keep you in the loop...
Don’t wait for A-Level results!

Don’t wait for A-Level results!

So, you want to be a pilot and start your training with Leading Edge Aviation, but you are waiting until you receive your A-level results, well we are asking why?! Here at Leading Edge Aviation, we are the first to encourage gaining your A-Levels or equivalent...