Specialized Aero Works, INC.
Bend, Oregon · Bend Municipal Airport (KBDN)
Same airfield
Typically 91% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Leading Edge Flight Academy LLC
Bend, Oregon, United States· Bend Airport(KBDN)
✓ Approved by FAA· Approval L9QS350Y
Leading Edge Flight Academy LLC at a glance
Leading Edge Flight Academy LLC is a flight school at Bend Airport (KBDN) in Bend, United States. It offers training for Trial flights, Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Flight instructor, and Multi-engine rating. Its fleet includes Cessna 172, Beechcraft Bonanza, Beechcraft Baron, Robinson R22, and Robinson R44. Its published PPL package ($22,100) is about 64% above the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Bend Airport, 91% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; January is the most difficult. There are 5 other flight schools within 31 miles.
Courses and training
Trial flights
This school offers trial flights.
Trial flight details ↗Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot Certification course | $22,115 |
| Instrument Rating course | $15,400 |
| Commercial Pilot Certification course | $26,995 |
| Certified Flight Instructor course | $8,800 |
| Certified Flight Instructor Instrument course | $6,125 |
| Commercial Multi-Engine Rating course | $10,920 |
| Multi-Engine Instructor course | $10,340 |
| Cessna 172 rental hour | $210 |
| Beechcraft Bonanza rental hour | $290 |
| Beechcraft Baron rental hour | $450 |
| Frasca AATD simulator hour Includes: Instruction included | $155 |
| Flight Instruction hour | $65 |
| Ground Instruction hour | $65 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
Typical flying weather at Bend Airport
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at Bend (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Bend Airport(KBDN)
- Address
- 63048 POWELL BUTTE HIGHWAY
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