French manufacturer Alsim has sold an ALX flight simulator to the National Flight Centre Pilot Academy (NFCPA) located in Leixlip, near Dublin, Ireland.

The EASA-approved centre has been training airline pilots since 1977 and offers a wide range of courses including an Airline Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL) integrated/full-time course where students can earn ATPL (frozen) in as little as 16 months. Its fleet includes Cessna 152s, 172s, twin engine BE76s and FNPT II flight simulators.

The Alsim ALX simulator offers up to four classes of aircraft from single engine piston, twin engine piston and twin turbine up to medium category twin jets (generic B737/A320). Designed and approved for ATPL, CPL/MCC, JOC and their respective requirements, the ALX offers advanced technology simulation equipment tailored to pilots' training needs. In addition, the ALX simulator has a proven track record for cost effectiveness and helps save numerous aircraft hours.

NFC executive director Declan O'Shea says: “This Alsim simulator enables us to extend our already comprehensive training capabilities to include PBN and multi-crew cooperation training. It is an exciting addition to our Pilot Academy's extensive fleet of aircraft and simulators as well as being the very latest in aviation technology. Our aim is always to ensure that we provide everything possible to support our students achieving their rewarding and ambitious training goals.”

Alsim sales account manager Nicolas de Lassus adds: “We are proud to welcome National Flight Centre Pilot Academy to our customer base in Ireland. Adding an ALX flight simulator will enable the school to provide high-quality courses for their student training. The ALX supplies a complete training cycle in which ab initio students with zero hours experience will be trained to the level of airline-type rating standards. We hope this is the beginning of a successful cooperation between our two companies.”