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Howard N. Potts Medal
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Edwin Albert Link
1904-07-26 – 1981-09-07
Life & Legacy
Edwin Albert Link (July 26, 1904 – September 7, 1981) 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.
Occupation & Career
aircraft pilot, hydronaut, inventor, entrepreneur, writer
Education
Binghamton High School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Howard N. Potts Medal; National Aviation Hall of Fame; National Inventors Hall of Fame
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Howard N. Potts Medal · National Aviation Hall of Fame · National Inventors Hall of Fame
Organizations & Memberships
National Academy of Engineering
Education & Institutions
Binghamton High School
Verified Legacy Record
Award
National Aviation Hall of Fame
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Award
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1294379 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1294379 — wikidata View source
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