In the late 1920s instrument flying was in its infancy in most countries. The sole exception was Germany, whose Lufthansa pilot school already taught instrument and night flying as part of their standard training syllabus. Still much teaching could only be done by theory sessions followed by real flights accompanied by instructors.

Edward Link, an American, designed an instrument flying trainer with a basic motion system, control forces simulation and instrument readings, controlled by a series of valves and

Manfred and Brigitte Junker, of Germany donated the Link Trainer exhibited.