Tuesday, Jul 15th 2025 – Le Loroux-Bottereau, France
ALSIM is delighted to announce that Florida Tech Aviation, the flight training school at U.S.-based Florida Institute of Technology, has purchased two new ALSIM AL100i simulators to supercharge student training on its fleet of Piper Pilot 100i aircraft.
The AL100i is an exact replica of the Piper Pilot 100i, the top selling trainer aircraft developed by Piper. The simulator is designed to FTD Level 5 standards, offering a full-size flight deck replica, a semi-enclosed instructor station, active control loading, and a specific flight model based on aircraft flight characteristics.
The AL100i is equipped with an immersive visual system featuring three projectors, delivering an unequaled 210×55° field of view.
Additionally, the simulator is equipped with the original G3X and GNX 375 manufactured by Garmin. This integration guarantees the same level of performance, features and ergonomics found in the actual aircraft, a world first for this avionics suite.
“Flight training devices are a featured element of all the flight courses at Florida Tech Aviation. As an integral part of our curriculum, this training must be consistent and effective and present an exceedingly accurate version of our fleet avionics. ALSIM was the first company to provide a custom-designed simulator that best matched our Piper Pilot 100i aircraft with G3X Touch avionics. We were impressed by the build quality, precision cockpit replica, and clear, sharp visuals. These strengths, coupled with ALSIM’s track record of innovation and customer support convinced us these were a great fit for Florida Tech Aviation.” says Jay Arcemont, Executive Director of Flight Operations at Florida Tech’s College of Aeronautics.
Jean-Pierre Simon, Managing Director at ALSIM, states: “We thank Florida Tech for placing their trust in us by adding two new AL100i simulators to their fleet. We are proud of this new product, which replicates the flight model of the Pilot 100i with the original Garmin G3X avionics. We are excited to see how the simulators will support and enhance students’ training.”
ALSIM will be present at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh from July 21 to 27, 2025 (Booth #2018), where visitors will have the opportunity to discover and try out the brand-new AL100i simulator in its light version. (book your test flight here)
Home to outstanding flight instructors, an uncompromising maintenance and safety program and top-notch flight training technology, facilities and aircraft, Florida Tech Aviation is the premier flight training facility in the Southeast. Powered by the renowned expertise of Florida Institute of Technology, Florida Tech Aviation offers an all-Piper fleet composed of Warrior, Archer, Seminole and Pilot 100i aircraft.
Training aircraft are equipped with Garmin G-1000 avionics, the new Garmin G3X Touch system, and the advanced G500xi Touch cockpit, so flight students learn to fly in state-of-the art, touchscreen, glass-cockpit aircraft.
Dedicated faculty and staff help Florida Tech Aviation students become competent and confident pilots with career-ready skills, an attitude of integrity and a safety-first mindset.
For more information about Florida Tech Aviation, please visit: https://www.fit.edu/aeronautics/aviation/
The premier private technological university in the Southeast, Florida Tech is a Tier 1 Best National University (U.S. News & World Report) and Best Value University (Forbes) recognized as a top 100 global university for graduate employability (GEURS).
Florida Tech is known worldwide for its strengths in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, aviation, autism treatment, biomedical science, cybersecurity and machine-learning, and marine science, offering more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The university is located in the dynamic and innovative city of Melbourne, Florida, in the heart of the “Space Coast,” where students have been watching rocket launches from campus since the dawn of the Space Race.
For more information about Florida Institute of Technology, please visit: floridatech.edu
