Section of an original Curtiss-Wright Dehmel Flight Trainer converted into a decorative display piece, constructed of aircraft aluminum with plywood reinforcements, measuring approximately 45 x 39 x 36, retaining its original ID plate on the side, reading: "Trainer; Instrument Flying, 0-250 Knots. Type: P2. Mfr's Part No. 50400, Mfr's Serial No. 364, Order No. AF-14354." The plate identifies the manufacturer as "Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Caldwell, New Jersey." One side of the cockpit is painted with an image of a cape-wearing tomcat flying a fighter plane with a machine gun in front, inspired by classic WWII nose art. The link trainer still has its steering wheel but is missing the instrument panel. Comes with an aviator mannequin, as well as a vintage ATC-610 Personal Flight Simulator console (working condition unknown and missing its power cable). In very good to fine condition. Invented by Richard C. Dehmel of the Curtiss Wright Corp., the Dehmel Flight Trainer was the world's first commercial electronic flight simulator with controls and instruments that accurately responded as if in flight. The simulator dramatically reduced the cost and risk of training American fighter pilots in the later part of World War II. Please contact RR Auction for a shipping quote.
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