Alberta College of Aeronautics, a flight school in Canada, has acquired an AL42 simulator from Alsim. The AL42 is a replica of the Diamond DA42, built using real aircraft parts and featuring the Garmin G1000 Nxi. It comes with a VFR-VS image generator, GFC 700 autopilot and a force feedback system for greater realism. Backup instruments can be configured as either analogue or glass. The simulator is designed for CPL IR/ME and PPL training to EASA FNPT II standards.

Lawrence Lau, Alberta College of Aeronautics's accountable executive, says: “We have selected Alsim for its flight simulation training solution for its robust and reliable flight training devices. The Alsim ALX has proven an effective training platform for the iATPL diploma programme and ACA is excited to add the AL42. The AL42 is the perfect complement to the Diamond DA42 training aircraft and will advance the efficiency and effectiveness of the College's Multi and IFR training programmes.”

Souleymane Sarre, sales manager at Alsim, adds: “We are delighted to expand our partnership with Alberta College of Aeronautics with the addition of a second Alsim training device to its fleet. We look forward to seeing the AL42 in operation and increasing the efficiency of ACA's training programmes. We would like to thank Lawrence and his team for the renewed confidence in our solutions.”