Edwin Albert Link
Flight simulator inventor and entrepreneur
Born
July 26th, 1904
121 years ago
Died
1981
44 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American industrialist and entrepreneur, significantly contributed to aviation with the invention of the flight simulator. Developed the Link Trainer in the 1930s, revolutionizing pilot training. The flight simulator became a standard for training military pilots during World War II and beyond, enhancing flight safety and preparedness. Established the Link Aviation Devices, which produced various training devices used in civil and military aviation.
Invented the Link Trainer, the first flight simulator
Provided flight training devices for military pilots during WWII
Founded Link Aviation Devices
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