Aviation Learning Center (ALC)

The Aviation Learning Center (ALC) in the College of Aviation provides free tutoring with a primary focus on Aeronautical Science and Flight course related topics.

The ALC employs approximately 60 part-time ground flight instructors and offers access to ten ELITE model PI-1000 Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATDs). These devices simulate the Garmin G1000-equipped Cessna 172S and Diamond DA-42 VI aircraft. The AATDs have 42-inch visual displays with real tactile feel and feedback when practicing flight maneuvers and instrument approaches. Along with the AATDs, the ALC can immerse students in Virtual Reality (VR) based interactive experiences for the private pilot check-ride and the Cessna 172S pre-flight.

Equipment

• 10 ELITE PI-1000 AATDs with:
• Visual displays
• VR headset
• Ability to log instrument approaches for currency
• Two VR Stations
• One Flight Management System Statio
• Several aircraft components and cut-away instruments

Research Capacity

The opportunity exists to conduct baseline studies on the operational applications of aviation and flight training.