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Layang Layang Flying Academy

  • Ipoh, Perak · Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
Layang Layang Flying Academy
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Private Pilot Licence — Helicopter

A foundational rotary-wing course for first-time helicopter pilots.

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PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE · HELICOPTER

Your training, clearly mapped.

A foundational rotary-wing course for first-time helicopter pilots. It develops hover control, take-offs and landings, visual flight rules (VFR) navigation, emergency awareness and the judgement needed for safe private operations.
  • Hovering and precise low-speed control
  • Take-off, landing and circuit procedures
  • Autorotation and emergency awareness
  • VFR navigation and supervised solo flight
Entry requirements
Indicative duration
Indicative duration

Approx. 10 months

Published structure
Published structure

100h ground · 45h flight

Training platform
Training platform

Robinson R44

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
Ground school

Ground school

Core helicopter theory, flight safety and preparation for the applicable Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) examinations.

Layang Layang Flying Academy cadet in uniform beside a Cessna 172 training aeroplane
Basic handling

Basic handling

Checks, start-up, hovering, take-offs, landings and basic manoeuvres.

Layang Layang Flying Academy team in front of the aeroplane and helicopter fleet
Advanced manoeuvres

Advanced manoeuvres

Quick stops, sideward flight, autorotation, confined-area work and emergency procedures.

Layang Layang Flying Academy team with the full training fleet outside the hangar
Navigation and cross-country

Navigation and cross-country

Route planning, diversions, radio work and VFR cross-country operations.

Layang Layang Flying Academy staff and cadets with the training fleet
Solo and final check

Solo and final check

Supervised solo flying, cross-country requirements and final skill-test preparation.

The Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) supports private, non-commercial helicopter flying within the privileges and limitations of the licence and can form a foundation for advanced rotary-wing training.

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LLFA cadet carrying out a pre-flight walk-around on a Cessna 172 Skyhawk
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.
  • Age and academic eligibility confirmed by Admissions
  • Applicable CAAM medical certificate
  • English proficiency
  • CAAM eCLIPSE approval
  • Identity and education documentation
  • Air Law
  • Human Performance
  • Meteorology
  • VFR Communications
  • Navigation & Flight Planning
  • Helicopter Principles of Flight
  • Aircraft General Knowledge
  • Performance & Limitations
  • Operational Procedures
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PROGRAMME OUTCOME

What completion is designed to support.

The Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) supports private, non-commercial helicopter flying within the privileges and limitations of the licence and can form a foundation for advanced rotary-wing training.
  • 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.

No. The programme is designed to introduce rotary-wing flight from the fundamentals.

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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