7576,
You're right the -80 was the quietest airliner I've flown.
One caveat about buying computer based training DVDs before class is that the systems covered on the disk and the actual systems on Allegiant's jets may be different. So if I may offer, wait until Day 1 of class. The instructors, the pilots in classes ahead of you, and the line pilots will steer you towards the right resources. In the case of my training at TWA, most recommended showing up at Happy Hour at Schooners...hmmm, no wonder I never learned the airplane that well...

Back to Allegiant, a fair amount of ex-TWA-ers are there...say "Hi" for me.