Jack J. Eggspuehler
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More than any other name in modern aviation, the name Jack Eggspuehler is associated with aviation safety. Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University and the founder of Aerosafe, Mr. Eggspuehler has been cited with the industry’s most prestigious awards for his life-long work in the pursuit of aviation safety. Aerosafe has been a direct result of Mr. Eggspuehler’s vision for improved safety in commercial and general aviation around the world.

Professor Emeritus, Department of Aviation, The Ohio State University, 1980-present – Professor, Department of Aviation, The Ohio State University, 1958-1980 – Founder of National Association of Flight Instructors, President and Director for more than 30 years – Instructor, University of Illinois, 1955-1958

Recipient of Flight Safety Foundation Award for Distinguished Service in Achievement for Safer Utilization of Aircraft – Wheatley Award, University Aviation Association, in recognition of outstanding contributions in aviation education – AOPA Meritorious Award, outstanding contributions for flight safety in the Flight Training Clinic Program – Elder Statesman of Aviation Award, National Aeronautic Association

MS, Education, University of Illinois – BS, Special Services, University of Illinois, 1954 – Served in United States Air Force 1951-1953

Certificates and Ratings: Airline transport pilot (Multi-engine Land) – Commercial glider rating (Single and Multi-engine Land, Single-engine Sea, Instrument, Rotorcraft-Helicopter) – Flight Instructor (Airplanes, Instruments) – Ground instructor – (Advanced and Instrument)

Flight experience: Total time: 17,000 + hours – Total instructor time: 5,000 + hours