Rocky Mountain College purchases new ALSIM AL100i

Rocky Mountain College, based in Montana, has made a significant acquisition by purchasing the new AL100i simulator for its aviation program. The AL100i is the exact replica of the P100i, the successful trainer aircraft manufactured by Piper. The simulator will be designed to FTD 5 standard, offering a full-size cockpit replica, a semi-enclosed instructor station, an active electrical control loading, and a specific flight model based on aircraft flight characteristics.

The AL100i will feature the immersive 3 projectors visual system for an unequaled 210x55° field of view.  On top of this, the simulator will be equipped with the original G3X and GNX375 manufactured by Garmin, ensuring the same level of performance, features, and reliability as the aircraft, a world first for these avionics.

Dan Hargrove, Director of Aviation at Rocky Mountain College, commented: “We have added several new Piper 100i training aircraft to our fleet.  We pride ourselves in providing excellent Part 141 flight training to our students and truly preparing them for careers in many different sectors of the aviation industry.  Many do go on to fly for the airlines, but likewise, others fly cargo, air ambulance, back country Alaska, firefighting, corporate and fractional.  We have been looking for some time for a flight training device that is cockpit specific to both successful ease our students into our flight training program and prepare them for a variety of careers.  We believe the AL100i is just what we are looking for.”

Jason Da Costa, Business Development and ALSIM Sales Manager, said: “ALSIM is extremely proud to have been chosen to provide Rocky Mountain College with their brand new AL100i flight training device. Rocky Mountain College needed a solution to provide for the very best in-flight training for their students and with the latest acquisition of several new Piper 100i training aircraft, ALSIM was the perfect choice. ALSIM designs and manufactures flight training devices to allow for the most advanced flight training available anywhere. The AL100i FTD is no exception, its exact replication of the P100i aircraft means that Rocky Mountain College can continue to lead the way in aviation training excellence.”

Rocky Mountain College is the oldest college in Montana, founded in 1878. Aviation is the largest academic program at a small college with a strong foundation in the liberal arts. Rocky Mountain College Aviation Program is a four-year, traditional college with many majors, many athletic teams, music, and an emphasis on a liberal arts education and professional preparation. The College finds strength in the mix of “new” aviation and “old” liberal arts and traditions. Students don’t just learn to fly planes, they are leaders, professionals, and thinkers educated with a firm foundation in the liberal arts.