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“This photograph was made at Freeman Field, Seymour, Indiana. TSgt James R. Schneid is shown at the controls of this early flight simulator.”
“School of Engineering students Arthur Crews (seated) and Jack McCracken (standing) checking the operation of the Link Trainer for the 1952 Engineers’ Fair at North Carolina State College”
“RCAF pilots join TCA. From March 1944 to spring 1945, over 60 ex-Royal Canadian Air Force pilots graduate from TCA’s instructional school in Winnipeg. The program retains experienced pilots with at least 1,000 flying hours and one tour of duty in wartime Europe. Many have experience on multi-engined aircraft. To adjust to flying TCA Lodestars, pilots train for six weeks in the Link trainer. The average age of pilots in this era is 25.”
“Link trainer which was used by aeronautical students to get the “feel” of flying an airplane. Professor Robert M. Pinkerton, head of the Aeronautical Option Program is standing beside the trainer.”
“1946 — Rows of Link trainers fill this Chanute Field, Ill., classroom. These trainers were used to teach both Link trainer operators and maintenance technicians. (Courtesy photo)”
