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TechStuff Tidbits: The First Flight Simulator

TechStuff Tidbits: The First Flight Simulator

TechStuff

March 15, 202332m 26s

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Show Notes

While modern flight simulators can be incredibly complicated and rely on powerful computer systems, the very first flight simulator didn't have any computers at all. Instead, it relied on stuff you'd normally find in a pipe organ. We learn about Edwin Link and his incredible flight simulator.

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flightaircraftaviationflight instrumentscockpitairlinesEdwin Linkflight simulatorcomputersmechanicalplayer pianoorganWright BrothersAir Mail scandalArmy Air Corps