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Layang Layang Flying Academy

  • Ipoh, Perak · Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
Layang Layang Flying Academy
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Helicopter Abridged or Conversion

An individually assessed helicopter conversion route for eligible military, government, foreign-trained or previously licensed pilots moving into Malaysia’s civil licensing system.

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LICENCE CONVERSION · HELICOPTER

Your training, clearly mapped.

An individually assessed helicopter conversion route for eligible military, government, foreign-trained or previously licensed pilots moving into Malaysia’s civil licensing system.
  • Licence, logbook and recency assessment
  • Recognition of qualifying experience
  • Targeted civil-theory bridging
  • Aircraft-specific check preparation
Entry requirements
Indicative duration
Indicative duration

Individually assessed

Published structure
Published structure

Typical 125h ground · 40–60h flight

Training platform
Training platform

Based on experience and Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) assessment

COURSE STRUCTURE

What the training covers.

The sequence connects theoretical understanding, instructor briefing, practical application and structured assessment.
Ground school classroom at the Layang Layang Flying Academy campus in Ipoh
Records and eligibility review

Records and eligibility review

Licences, logbooks, medical status, ratings and training history are checked for completeness.

LLFA Robinson R44 helicopter in flight
Authority assessment

Authority assessment

CAAM determines the applicable credit and civil conversion requirement.

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Ground bridging

Ground bridging

Malaysian civil law, procedures and identified theoretical gaps.

The LLFA training fleet lined up outside the Layang Layang Aerospace hangar
Flight bridging

Flight bridging

Handling, emergencies, navigation and check preparation based on the approved plan.

The course addresses the specific conversion or licence-completion requirement established for the individual candidate. Previous hours are not automatically credited.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Entry requirements and knowledge areas.

Entry and document review on the left; the examination subjects and disciplines covered by the syllabus on the right. Confirm current requirements with Admissions before enrolment.
  • Relevant helicopter licence or recognised service training
  • Verified flight records and logbooks
  • Applicable medical certificate
  • Evidence of ratings and recency
  • CAAM review or approval where applicable
  • Malaysian Air Law
  • Helicopter Operations
  • Performance
  • Human Factors
  • Navigation
  • Meteorology
  • Radio Procedures
  • Emergency Procedures
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PROGRAMME OUTCOME

What completion is designed to support.

The course addresses the specific conversion or licence-completion requirement established for the individual candidate. Previous hours are not automatically credited.
  • Rotary-wing flying under the privileges of the licence
  • A foundation for further helicopter ratings
  • Individually assessed conversion where a licence is held
  • Progression towards professional rotary-wing operations
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PROGRAMME FAQ

Questions before you apply.

Programme details are subject to LLFA confirmation, the approved syllabus and applicable CAAM requirements.

Not automatically. Credit depends on documentary evidence, recency, licence status and CAAM’s individual assessment.

Build the right flight path.

Ask about your eligibility, the next intake, accommodation at the Ipoh campus and the documents required for review. Programme details are subject to LLFA confirmation, the approved syllabus and applicable CAAM requirements.
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Ready to discuss your training route?

Tell us your current qualifications and flying goal. The admissions team will explain the suitable pathway, entry requirements and next available intake.

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Education financing

Plan the funding for your pilot training.

Education financing options are available through RHB Bank and AFFIN Bank for eligible applicants. Approval, eligibility and financing terms are determined by the respective provider.

  • Ask which programmes may be considered
  • Prepare the required supporting documents
  • Discuss the application process with Admissions
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