Inventors and Innovators: Ralph S. Johnson

Purdue graduates continue to develop innovations and breakthroughs that help move the world forward. Purdue Today will highlight these inventors and innovators by featuring two each month in the Purdue Today newsletter and on social media.

Today, we are featuring Ralph S. Johnson.

Purdue graduate and pilot Capt. Ralph S. Johnson did more than just fly planes. His innovations helped develop the world of aviation. Johnson, an Indiana native, is credited with creating the stabilized approach to landing taught to all U.S. Air Force multi-engine pilots as well as producing a movie called "All Weather Flying Methods," used by training commands.

For more on Johnson, visit the Inventors & Innovators website. 

The Inventors & Innovators website contains Purdue alumni from business and industry; technology; medicine and health; and the food and consumer industries.