Located
in the Lewiston/Clarkston Valley
right on the Snake river, Leading Edge Aviation LLC is a full service
aviation company from start to finish providing practical solutions for
your aviation needs. We have over 40 years of experience in the
aviation industry working with private individuals, local, state and
federal governments, film producers, private enterprise, non-government
agencies, and others to acheive successful results in your operation.
Leading Edge Aviation LLC is owned and
operated by Jim D. Pope and is centered in the
Lewiston/Clarkston Valley of Idaho and Washington. Leading Edge
Aviation LLC is a certified Parts 133/135/137 and ACETA OAS/Forest
Service approved Aviation Company. Our facility is also home to an
inland registered
seaplane base and heliport (SKID ROW). We work in much of the western
US doing general utility
work, with our specialities being wildlife capture and agricultural
operations (seeding/spraying/fertilizing). At our main base in the LC
valley we operate MD 500Ds,
the AS350 Astar, the UH-1H 703 huey, Robinson R44 & R66
helicopters, and large fixed wing aerial application airplanes.
We do capture and survey work for State and Federal
agencies, as well as private industry and others. Our pilots and crews
have
been working together for years and are proficient with darting and net
gunning operations. We pride ourselves in handling animals with the
most care and efficiency to minimize stress. We can accomodate nearly
all radio and tracking devices used today and have tracked thousands of
animals. All of our aircraft have GPS capabilities and our pilots are
familiar with a number of wildlife inventory techniques. We have a
staff GIS manager able to customize your flight time to be the most
produdctive when recording data. We are committed to
providing the highest quality service and safety in the industry.