Kerry Michael Brown

Kerry Michael Brown is a distinguished FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based at the Lenawee County Airport (KADG) in Adrian, Michigan. Serving under the East Michigan Flight Standards District Office, he has become a cornerstone of the regional aviation community, recognized for his thorough yet fair evaluation style. His professional journey is rooted in decades of experience as a flight instructor and commercial pilot, during which he has dedicated himself to the mentorship of aspiring aviators throughout Southeast Michigan and the Ann Arbor region.

Brown holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate and is a highly qualified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI) with extensive experience in both single-engine and multi-engine aircraft, as well as gliders. He is authorized to conduct practical tests for Private, Commercial, Instrument, and Flight Instructor ratings. Throughout his career, he has accumulated thousands of flight hours and maintained an exemplary safety record. He is frequently praised by candidates for creating a constructive testing environment that emphasizes cockpit resource management and real-world decision-making, ensuring that the next generation of pilots meets the highest standards of safety and proficiency.