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Edwin Albert Link

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American inventor and underwater diver (1904-1981)

United StatesScientistsLived 1904 to 1981 · aged 77
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Edwin Albert Link was an American inventor, entrepreneur and pioneer in aviation, underwater archaeology, and submersibles. He invented the flight simulator, which was called the "Blue Box" or "Link Trainer". It was commercialized in 1929, starting a now multibillion-dollar industry.

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Link Trainer at the Western Canada Aviation MuseumLink Trainer at the Western Canada Aviation MuseumLink Hall, Syracuse UniversityLink Hall, Syracuse University

Awards 3

2003National Inventors Hall of Fame
1976National Aviation Hall of Fame
1945Howard N. Potts Medal

Connected to Edwin 6

John Joseph MontgomeryAlso won National Aviation Hall of FameEugene HoudryAlso won Howard N. Potts MedalClarence ChamberlinAlso won National Aviation Hall of FameWilliam CoblentzAlso won Howard N. Potts MedalBengt EdlénAlso won Howard N. Potts MedalBernt BalchenAlso won National Aviation Hall of Fame

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Edwin Albert Link was an American inventor, entrepreneur and pioneer in aviation, underwater archaeology, and submersibles. He invented the flight simulator, which was called the "Blue Box" or "Link Trainer". It was commercialized in 1929, starting a now multibillion-dollar industry. In total, he obtained more than 27 patents for aeronautics, navigation and oceanographic equipment.

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United States
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Scientists
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Scientist
Status
deceased
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Lived 1904 to 1981 · aged 77
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