Thursday, Jun 22nd 2023 – Le Loroux-Bottereau, France
ALSIM is thrilled to announce the recent acquisitions made by EuroPilot Center (Belgium) and SoCal Pilot Center in California, both members of the International Pilot Center Alliance (IPCA). Each center has added a brand-new AL172 simulator to their fleet, increasing the total number of ALSIM simulators within IPCA to four.
The ALSIM AL172, built to FAA FTD Level 5 standards and already certified as an AATD, is a replica of a brand-new Cessna 172SP Skyhawk with a real Garmin G1000 NXI and GFC700 autopilot.
Kay Vereeken, International Pilot Center Alliance’s CEO and Founder, explains, “Due to our long-standing relationship with ALSIM Simulators and our extensive experience with the AL42 and ALX, we are excited to upgrade our existing simulator fleet with two brand new, ALSIM AL172 Cessna Skyhawk 172SP devices. The first simulator has just been delivered and installed in Antwerp, while the second simulator will be installed at our Campus in Coachella, California. This guarantees uniformity and standardization, across our training organizations.
The AL172 provides a leap in immersive technology, which enables EuroPilot & SoCal Pilot Center to provide an even better Training Experience during the EASA/FAA Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot Training. Having real Garmin G1000Nxi Avionics + GFC700, an 100% identical C172SP cockpit with control loading, and an ultra-realistic flight model with laser-projection based visual system, made this an easy choice to upgrade our simulator fleet. Meeting and exceeding the latest standards in Aviation Training.”
Audrey Jeffroy, ALSIM’s Sales Director, adds:” What a pleasure to have Kay with us. Long story, 2 sims installed already in Belgium, and now, two brand-new AL172 simulators for the bases in California and Belgium. Thanks, Kay, for your confidence! ”
EuroPilot and SoCal Pilot Center, part of the International Pilot Center Alliance (IPCA), are EASA and FAA Approved Training Organizations with Training Locations in Antwerp (Belgium) founded in 2007, and Coachella, California (USA) founded in 2015. Offering a complete series of high-level pilot training courses, ranging from EASA and FAA Private Pilot, Instrument Ratings, Commercial Pilot, APS-MCC, A-UPRT, and All-Inclusive Airline Career Programs. In addition, EASA and FAA Flight Instructor training courses are provided as well.
With an actual graduation/hiring percentage over 96%, EuroPilot & SoCal Pilot Center has been successful in offering alumni with Airline Jobs worldwide. IPCA has currently over 150 students in training, enrolled in different programs and this number is growing fast due to the worldwide Pilot Shortage.
Uniquely, the Campus in California called SoCal Pilot Center is providing both EASA training/Testing/Skill-Tests and FAA Part 141 training on US soil and is 100% owned by EuroPilot Center. The school is staffed with full-time European Flight Instructors and guarantees the highest quality standards in flight training. All facilities, including new student housing, are an integral part of the organization. The US branch is also part of the Textron Aviation, Cessna Pilot Center Network since 2016 and has been approved by CATS/PSI as an FAA Testing Center. SoCal Pilot Center is approved by the USCIS to provide M1 Visa’s to foreign students for Flight Training under the SEVIS program.
For more information about EuroPilot Center and SoCal Pilot Center, please visit: www.FlyEPC.com and www.FlySPC.com
