In 1949, Rudy Frasca joined the United States Navy, where he first experienced flight simulation as a Link Trainer instructor. Following his service, and a period of research at the University of Illinois Institute of Aviation, Frasca founded Frasca Aviation (later renamed to Frasca International) in 1958.
Rudy Frasca's entry into the United States Navy in 1949 marked the beginning of his experience with flight simulation as an instructor for the Link Trainer. Following his military service and research at the University of Illinois Institute of Aviation, Frasca went on to establish Frasca Aviation (later renamed to Frasca International) in 1958.