Lawrence's duties included that of Link Trainer instructor. Most significant was the involvement of Edwin Albert Link, creator of the Link Trainer. Building 39 was the Link Trainer building. She then taught instrument flying, using Link Trainer flight simulators. The FAA currently occupies the former Link trainer building. Link Trainer simulators were introduced in March 1939. It also contains a Link Trainer and aviation artwork. Initially, aviation flight schools showed little interest in the "Link Trainer". American Airlines became the first commercial airline to purchase a Link trainer in 1937. He invented the flight simulator, which was called the "Blue Box" or "Link Trainer". As well as these aircraft, Link Trainer instrument flying simulators were employed at the school. Simulators have been used for entertainment since the Link Trainer in the 1930s. Almost all US Army Air Force pilots were trained in a Link Trainer. Other restoration projects include a 1/2 scale Silver Dart and a functioning LINK Trainer. A D-4 link trainer is on display, while a B-24 tail turret is undergoing restoration.