Leading Edge Aviation Unveils Tailored Distance Learning

Leading Edge Aviation has launched Its new distance learning programme – Vector, which will allow aspirational pilots to complete their ground school studies remotely in a way that best serves them.

The flight school has already demonstrated success with distance learning during the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 when physical ground school classes were forced to pause. Rather than stand classes down and lose continuity of learning, Leading Edge says it was the first ATO (approved training organisation) to resume training by providing their students with a flexible online solution.

Vector, however, is more than just self-study. Leading Edge Aviation’s team of experienced instructors & e-learning specialists have developed a course that supports a student’s individual learning needs and their final goals. By focussing on the nine core pilot competencies, they have developed a course that uses blended learning, pulling complimentary subjects together to offer a three-module course structure – this blended approach is perfectly placed to support a student’s learning by delivering the content in bite-sized and logical units.

The course is supported by a dedicated Distance Learning Manager (DLM), in addition to support from their experienced Theoretical Knowledge Instructor team, and students will also have access to a dedicated MS Teams group – offering them the opportunity to communicate with other students.

Vector is accessed via the Leading Edge Aviation VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) and features Pad Pilot eBooks, bespoke question banks and supporting materials, progress tests and subject qualifying exams. The introduction of Gamification enables students to monitor their own progress, all the time supported by the DLM. Consolidation study weeks form part of the course and can be attended in academy or virtually, again focussing on the requirements of the student.