Becoming a Pilot

If you are a pilot, you are in elite company. You have proven that you have the right stuff in decision-making, under challenging conditions. Getting your licence to fly can also be very gratifying.

Whether you are learning to fly a small aircraft during the weekends,or a big jetliner, the process is basically the same. You will need to learn some basic things about your body,aircraft, weather, the flying environment, and aviation law, among other things. This may seem daunting, but many people with just a basic secondary education have passed the tests with flying colours. The first step to becoming a pilot is to get a Class 2 medical examination at a Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia (DCA) authorised medical practitioner.

Enrolling as a student pilot at our flying club follows, after which you will need to apply to the Department of Civil Aviation for a Student’s Pilot’s Licence (SPL). This licence will authorise you to fly instructional (dual) sorties with our instructor. You will also need a student pass from the Immigration Department if you are not Malaysian and security clearance.

Lessons on aircraft handling, radiotelephony and air navigation are taught progressively. Along the way, you are required to perform solo flights (an exhilirating experience)as well as sit for written and oral examinations before you go for your flight test and qualify for your Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL).