(Photo above: Chief Instructor Russ Ward | courtesy of Leading Edge Aviation)
Leading Edge Aviation, of Bend, Oregon announced the most recent addition to their airplane training program: Introduction to Inflight Oxygen training. Open to both single and multi-engine commercial students, this program will give experience flying above FAR oxygen limited altitudes – training up to 16,000 ft.
“Many pilots choose to fly at higher altitudes in order to take advantage of lower fuel flows, and favorable winds aloft. It is important that these pilots have the proper training to use oxygen in flight – to ensure they can effectively operate equipment as well as identify when they are entering into a hazardous physical state that could lead to illogical decision making,” said Russ Ward, chief instructor.
The Leading Edge Aviation Oxygen Training Program not only gives the pilot the knowledge needed to properly use equipment, but also addresses a potentially hazardous physical condition known as hypoxia, and enables students to experience some of the initial effects of such circumstances in a controlled environment.
The Leading Edge Aviation Oxygen Training Program is now a part of the training all students enrolled in the single and multi-engine commercial courses can participate in. This training is also available to all pilots in the local area who are considering using portable oxygen systems as part of their flight operations.
Leading Edge Aviation has seven major segments including commercial helicopter operations, airplane and helicopter flight training, avionics, maintenance, Robinson Helicopter overhaul and wiring harness fabrication and FBO services. Leading Edge Aviation is a certified Robinson Helicopter sales, service, maintenance and overhaul facility and authorized distributors for most major avionics manufacturers.
541-383-8825, www.LeadingEdgeAvn.com
