Original Film 1943, Today we explore some PreComputer Avionics and Aircraft Navigation technology, and see the LINK TRAINER being used for pilot training. No digital computers here, but some good Aeronautics History Film title Instrumentation Flying and Landing, How pilots were trained to fly and land by instrumentation, back in 1940's. Shows the Link Trainer device invented by Edwin Link in the late 1920's. Brief intro Prologue, then the 11 minute original film from about 1943, (02:22) and 30 second vintage air force recruiting advertisement aimed at female recruits. Fascinating analog instrumentation, with great narration describing the instruments on the pilot's control panel, including Altimeter, Artificial Horizon Indicator, Radio Compass, Airplane Fuel, Runway Beacon Locator, and basic use of the Link Trainer, aka "Blue Box." Hope you enjoy this vintage glimpse into the past. Comments are welcome.

Compiled for educational and historical purposes. Computer History Archives Project (CHAP)

For more information about the Link Trainer and Edwin Link, see:

NAVAL AIR STATION FORT LAUDERDALE MUSEUM
https://www.nasflmuseum.com/linktrai...

National Museum of U.S. Air Force
https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Vis...

The Life of Edwin Link
https://digitalprojects.binghamton.ed...

* * Restoration of WW2 film "Instrumentation Flying and Landing" film (WWII 1531)
Courtesy of Speakeasy Archives
https://www.laserfilmlab.com