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Gyroscope/Lear Attitude Gyro, Model 974R-1 (Item)

The gyroscope is constructed out of black metal with a glass face for the front dial. There is a black label on bottom portion of the glass with the white text, "Lear Attitude Gyro Model 974R-1." The metal is cylindrical with pieces screwed together. The base has two circular openings with the text "Air Inlet" in high relief underneath. There is a short brown plastic wire with a black and silver…

[Brochure for Learadio Model T30-R3AB aircraft transmitter-receiver] (Item)

Brochure for the Learadio Model T30-R3AB aircraft transmitter-receiver, circa 1939.

[Brochure for Learadio Model UT-6 radio transmitter] (Item)

Brochure for the Learadio Model UT-6 radio transmitter, circa 1939.

Gyroscope/Rate Integrating Gyro, Floating, Model 1078A (Item)

Rate Integrating Gyroscope made out of metal and steel. The object is cylindrical with a thick silver steel band around the center circumference. The base of the object is circular silver metal and small copper colored prongs. The main body of the object has a texturized finish. The object was adhered to a square base but is no longer attached. There is a note with information about the object…

Finder, Direction/Automatic Direction Finder, Model 5512A (Item)

Automatic Direct Finder constructed out of gray and silver metal. The object is a rectangular form with two main components screwed together. The top portion has vents on each of the four sides and the bottom portion has circle cutouts on two of the four sides. On the front of the finer is the circular connecter component. There is a black and silver plate adhered to the bottom left corner of the…

[William P. Lear with Lear-o-Scope and loop antenna] (Item)

Photograph of William P. Lear with a Lear-o-Scope and loop antenna, New York City, New York, circa 1935. Inscription on verso: "Bill Lear and his first direction finder, the Lear-o-Scope. NYC. 1935. Courtesy Lear Archives." Typed caption on verso: "Q. Here yours truly is looking through the loop antenna that was finally adopted for the Model L Learscope. It is interesting to note that the Model L…

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 4, Folder 30 - "Descriptive specifications of Learadio Lear-O-Scope Model LC 100 Radio Compass Direction Finder," circa 1931-1939] (Item)

Items from Box 4, Folder 30 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1931-1939. Contains two reports related to the Learadio Lear-O-Scope Model LC 100 Radio Compass Direction Finder.

Learadio aircraft radio equipment [pamphlet] (Item)

Pamphlet about Learadio aircraft radio equipment, circa 1930s. Contains technical specifications and images of various models of transmitters, receivers, power supplies, and accessories. 41 pages.

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 21, Folder 7; Box 207, Folder 2; Box 209, Folder 4 - "Leartron control system" [L-D-101], 1943 February - 1944 February] (Item)

Items from Box 21, Folder 7; Box 207, Folder 2; and Box 209, Folder 4 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, February 1943 to February 1944. Contains correspondence, diagrams, notes, photographs, and sketches related to the Leartron control system. 29 total items and original folder labeled "Leartron control system / L-D-101."

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 27, Folder 34; Box 200, Folder 3 - Assorted ad sheets and brochures for various Lear Avia products [RM files], undated (circa 1939-1944)] (Item)

Items from Box 27, Folder 34 and Box 200, Folder 3 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1939-1944. Contains assorted ad sheets and brochures for various Lear Avia products. 18 total items.