History By Design
As a tribute to Binghamton’s rich aviation history, we incorporated the Link Trainer into our playground design, celebrating the groundbreaking flight simulator developed by Ed Link in 1929. Originally created to teach pilots instrument flying safely, the "Blue Box" became an essential training tool during World War II, used by nearly every combatant nation. More than 500,000 U.S. pilots and countless others worldwide trained on Link simulators, shaping the course of aviation history. Recognized as a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Link Trainer remains a testament to innovation, perseverance, and the impact of visionary ideas.
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