France headquartered full flight simulator manufacturer ALSIM is proud to cooperate with the Air France Aeroclub of Toussus le Noble for the project of purchasing a flight simulator.

The AL250 simulator will reduce the impact on the environment by reducing the flying club’s CO2 emissions by around 15 tonnes per year, but also thanks to zero noise pollution and therefore minimal impact on the local area.

This is the first time in France that a flying club has acquired such a simulator, obtained its certification and opened it up to other flying clubs co-located on the platform so that this shared use benefits the whole territory, pilots as residents.

David Auroy, President of the Air France Aeroclub, discusses the reasons for his choice: “This investment is part of a global approach. Because the dream of Icare is combined with the present for the future of our children, ACAF Toussus is rethinking and modernizing its fleet in order to reduce its environmental impact. AT3 and DA40 Tdi aircraft equipped with engines with a low environmental footprint, electric aircraft, certified flight simulator, modernization of avionics. The adventure continues on this legendary aerodrome, in a different way. With this certified simulator from the French manufacturer ALSIM, we have a state-of-the-art educational tool to enhance flight safety and increase the skills of our pilots, from their basic training to a more advanced stage. This French zero-emission training tool contributes to the promotion of learning that respects the environment, guaranteeing a peaceful cohabitation between airspace users and local populations of this century-old airport.”

Audrey Jeffroy, Sales Director of ALSIM, commented: “We are very happy to welcome Aéroclub Air France, one of the main clubs in France based in Toussus Le Noble, to the ALSIM Family. David Auroy, President of the Aeroclub, is actively working on the energy transition, the arrival of the simulator demonstrates that the club is committed to finding solutions to reduce the release of pollutants into the atmosphere and to reduce noise pollution. This will certainly be of interest to those living near the aerodrome.”

About Air France Flying Club

Established at the Toussus le Noble aerodrome for more than 70 years, the Air France Aeroclub is a major player in the largest general aviation aerodrome in France.

Thanks to its team of instructors, its mechanics, its secretariat and under the impetus of its Management Committee, the ACAF de Toussus offers its 350 active members a consistently evolving fleet and a learning and development framework combining safety, availability and a varied educational offer. The training offered, Aeronautical Initiation Certificate, private pilot license (LAPL & PPL), instrument flight training, aerial patrol, etc. are a springboard for hundreds of young pilots towards aeronautical careers in France and around the world.

On a daily basis, the association works to make light aviation accessible to as many people as possible. With the recent acquisition of 2 new-generation aircraft that can run on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and a flight simulator, the Air France Aeroclub is continuing its vast fleet modernization plan launched several years ago. Thus, establishes itself as an exemplary player in the ecological transition and the control of the environmental footprint of its activity.

The association open to all, brings together young and old, professionals and amateurs, men and women, around a common passion – to fly – but also a state of mind: to learn, share, transmit with benevolence and humility in the respect for the societal and environmental challenges of the 21st century.

Source: ALSIM Press Release
Photo Credit: ALSIM