Albert Lee Ueltschi, the Father of Modern Aviation Training, Dies at 95

Stephen Pope

Friday, October 19, 2012 at 11:51 PM ET

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Albert Lee Ueltschi

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Albert Lee Ueltschi, founder of FlightSafety International and a prominent figure in aviation, passed away at 95.
He pioneered modern business aviation training by establishing FlightSafety International in 1951, recognizing the need for formal pilot training outside of commercial airlines.
Ueltschi was also a driving force behind Project Orbis, an international nonprofit providing sight-saving medical training and surgical procedures in less-developed regions.
His extensive contributions to aviation and humanitarian efforts earned him numerous awards, including induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.

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The aviation world is mourning the passing of FlightSafety founder and industry luminary Albert Lee Ueltschi, who died yesterday at the age of 95.

For many years the personal pilot of Pan Am founder Juan Trippe, Ueltschi is best remembered as the father of modern business aviation training for his pioneering work creating FlightSafety International at the Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia Airport in New York.