Chuck is an accomplished pilot who has flown aircraft such as the F-4 Phantom and KC-135 Stratotanker. He's been a military advisor to two US Presidents, a Senior Military Fellow at the National Defense University, USAF squadron commander, and now most importantly, a Grandfather. 

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Chuck leads the flight school by drawing from his decades of leadership experience both in the cockpit and in executive roles. You'll see him mentoring our students, fellow instructors, and flying his very own Cirrus SR22 N245WC.

Following his distinguished 32-year USAF career as a Fighter Pilot, Wing Commander, and J3 for the Joint Staff, John brings years of leadership expertise to the flight school.

He's the proud owner of one of our Cirrus aircraft and provides flight instruction that is second to none.

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Bob is one of the most respected flight instructors in the US who bring years of experience and instruction know-how to the table. He's an award-winning CFI with multiple awards from AOPA both individually and for his flight school NOVA Pilots that we combined forces with in 2026.

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He continues his award winning legacy to this day by being a cornerstone of our instructor staff, an owner of one of our aircraft, and an ambassador to the aviation industry. If we had to describe Bob in one word, it would be PASSION.

Levi is a commercial pilot and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII) with more than 2,100 hours of flight time. He currently flies the Pilatus PC-12 for Kuhn Aviation and serves as a flight instructor at Kuhn Training Center, where he has helped launch the largest Cirrus training fleet in the region. Throughout his career, Levi has gained experience in Part 91 and Part 135 operations, turbine aircraft, flight instruction, and safety pilot duties, building a reputation for being dependable, safety-focused, and committed to helping other pilots succeed.

​Jim is a general Aviation “Enthusiast”!  He is a former USAF Flight Surgeon, and some of you will recognize him as the FAA Airman Medical Examiner (AME) checking their eyes and ears during their FAA medical exams at the airport on Saturday mornings. He has over 5,000 hours of flight time with an ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, tailwheel, and several type ratings. He regularly flies his Beechcraft “P” Baron, and his classic North American T-6 Texan. His is finally taking some time off work to spend time doing what he enjoys the most, FLYING!

Kinkade Huggins is a Certified Flight Instructor and commercial multi-engine pilot who graduated from Averett University with degrees in Aerospace Management, concentrating in Flight Operations and Aviation Business. His background includes experience in both single- and multi-engine aircraft, along with flight instruction in both Part 61 and Part 141 training environments.

At Kuhn Training Center, Kinkade provides both flight and ground instruction, tailoring each lesson to every student's individual goals and learning style. Whether training for a Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, or an advanced certificate, his focus is on building the confidence, professionalism, and skills needed to become a safe pilot for years to come.