AltMoC 1 FCL.110; FCL.115 - Syllabus of theoretical knowledge for the LAPL(H)

Sep 25, 2026

Alternative Means of Compliance (AltMOC) document for the EASA LAPL(H) that defines an alternative theoretical knowledge syllabus aligned to the EASA syllabus. It explains the rationale and development process with senior instructors, examiners, and training organisations, and provides guidance on integrated theoretical training delivery using classroom and distance-learning media. It details what training organisations may adopt, and outlines how pilots are prepared for LAPL(H) theoretical knowledge examinations and related compliance to AMC1 FCL.115/120.

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Introduction

Guidance to training organisations or facilities

Theoretical knowledge syllabus

AltMoC 1 FCL.110; FCL.115 – Syllabus of theoretical knowledge for the LAPL(H)

Air law

Human performance

Meteorology

Alternative Means of Compliance 1 FCL 115 ; FCL 120 Syllabus of theoretical knowledge for the LAPL(H) CAP1341 Published by the Civil Aviation Authority, 2015 Civil Aviation Authority Aviation House Gatwick Airport South West Sussex RH6 0YR The latest version of this document is available in [electronic format at](electronic format at www.caa.co.uk)[ ](electronic format at www.caa.co.uk)[www.caa.co.uk](electronic format at www.caa.co.uk) Contents Introduction 4 Guidance to training organisations or facilities 4 Theoretical knowledge syllabus 4 AltMoC 1 FCL.110; FCL.115 – Syllabus of theoretical knowledge for the LAPL(H) 5 Contact details 16 Introduction | 1. In 2014 the CAA’s GA Unit worked with a number of fixed and rotary wing senior instructors and examiners, and consulted with a number of training organisations, to devise theoretical knowledge syllabi that is more relevant to today’s flight training environment, better meets needs of the students by including modern learning methods and will give pilots the appropriate skills to deal with today’s complex aviation environment.
2. The group developed an Alternative Means of Compliance (AltMOC) to the EASA syllabus. All helicopter training organisations that provide LAPL and PPL training were then consulted and invited to comment prior to it being submitted as a formal Alternative Means of Compliance (AltMOC) to EASA.
3. This document sets out an alternative theoretical knowledge syllabus for the EASA LAPL(H) .
Guidance to training organisations or facilities | | --- | | 4. The theoretical knowledge training should cover all aspects in an integrated manner, taking into account the particular risks associated with the activity.
5. Training organisation and facilities classroom work can use facilities such as interactive video, slide or tape presentation, computer based training and other media distance learning tools to provide the training courses.
6. The training organisation or facility responsible for the training must ensure that all of the elements of both the theoretical knowledge and flight training have been completed to the required standard before recommending the applicant for an examination or skill test.
7. This document details the Alternative Means of Compliance, training organisations and facilities can choose to adopt for the LAPL(H) course. They can also continue to follow the existing Acceptable Means of Compliance detail in AMC1 FCL.115 ; 120.
8. It is the intention of the CAA to establish a new set of LAPL and PPL theoretical knowledge examinations for the new syllabi.
Theoretical knowledge syllabus | 9. The following tables contain the syllabus for the course of theoretical knowledge for the LAPL ( H) . AltMoC 1 FCL. 110; FCL.115 – Syllabus of theoretical knowledge for the LAPL(H) | 1 | Air law
International aviation law
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
National Aviation Authorities (NAA)
European rules of the air
Applicability and compliance Pilot in command responsibilities Pre flight actions
Avoidance of collisions and rights of way Operation in the vicinity of an aerodrome
Aerodromes
Taxiway and runway signs and markings Preventing runway Incursion
Other ground signals Marshalling signals Light signals
Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) minima Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
Minimum heights
Airspace classifications
Classification of airspace
Controlled and notified airspace Uncontrolled airspace
Radio Mandatory Zones (RMZ) Transponder Mandatory Zones (TMZ)
Altimeter setting procedures
Height, altitude and flight level VFR altimeter setting procedures
Air traffic services
Air Traffic Control Service
Flight Information Service Alerting Service
Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)
Aeronautical Informati

FAQs

What is the purpose of this AltMoC document for LAPL(H) theoretical knowledge?

It sets out an alternative theoretical knowledge syllabus for the EASA LAPL(H) aligned to the EASA syllabus through an Alternative Means of Compliance approach.

How should training organisations deliver the theoretical knowledge training?

Theoretical training should cover all aspects in an integrated manner, taking into account activity-related risks, and may use interactive video, slide/tape presentations, computer-based training, and other distance-learning media.

What topics are included in the LAPL(H) theoretical knowledge syllabus?

The syllabus includes air law, pilot licensing and privileges, human performance, and meteorology topics such as atmospheric structure, altimetry, winds, clouds and precipitation, visibility, and hazardous weather conditions.

Sep 25, 2026

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