Brandon Kuhn

Brandon Kuhn is an accomplished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and Gold Seal Flight Instructor based at Lake in the Hills Airport (3CK) in Illinois. Aviation is a lifelong pursuit for Kuhn, who was raised in a family of pilots and began his flight training in tailwheel aircraft with his grandfather at the age of 13. He achieved his first solo before obtaining a driver’s license and earned his private pilot certificate at age 17. This deep-rooted history in the aviation community has shaped a career defined by high standards and a profound commitment to mentorship.

Throughout his professional tenure with Blue Skies Flying Services, Kuhn has demonstrated extensive expertise in single-engine operations, earning designations to conduct checkrides for Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings. Known for his ability to put candidates at ease while maintaining rigorous safety protocols, he has maintained an exemplary safety record throughout his years of instruction. As a DPE, he leverages his background as a multi-generational aviator to ensure that the next generation of pilots is both technically proficient and firmly grounded in a culture of safety and professionalism.