Gunn Aviation is a group of elite independent flight instructors dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable learning experience. All of our flight instructors are held to the highest standard and are in constant communication with each other. This gives the student the ability to have access to more than one flight instructor during their training, and receive information from different viewpoints. Partnering with multiple aero clubs allows us to have access to different airplanes and facilities, providing a unique real world experience. See our list of aero clubs, and flight instructors below.
Aero Club Partners
Pour ‘le Merite Aero Club (KDWH)
Airborne Aero Club (KDWH)
Delta Whiskey Hotel Aero Club (KDWH)
Instructors
David Gunn
CFII, ASEL
(KDWH, KCXO, KTME, KSGR, 6R3, T51)
David earned his private pilot license in 1998 and became a flight instructor in 2001. His experience and passion for teaching gives students the confidence to learn to fly in a safe and fun manner. When he is not flying he enjoys golf, coin collecting, and visiting Universal Studios with his family.
“Aviation has been my dream since I was a child. I built my very own cardboard flight simulator at the age of 9 and earned my private pilot license before I could legally drive a car. The skies are my home; come fly with us, and make your aviation dreams come true.”
Landen Smith
CFII, ASEL, AMEL, ASES, AMES, Tailwheel
(KDWH)
With a unique childhood living in Papua New Guinea, surrounded by mission aviation, he was quickly fueled with a fire for flying. Landen first soloed on his 16th birthday, received his private pilot certificate shortly after turning 17, and became a certificated flight instructor following his 18th birthday. Throughout his training and time as an instructor, he has accumulated over 1,800 flight hours.
“My mission is to share that same passion with aspiring aviators. I offer advanced flight training, all the way from private pilot certification to the specialized worlds of tailwheel and seaplane flying.”
Gaige Smith
CFI, ASEL, AMEL, ASES, AMES, Tailwheel, SIC CE-500
(KDWH)
Having spent the majority of his childhood years observing his father conduct medical seaplane operations in the Jungle of Papua New Guinea. Gaige became more involved in aviation. Upon returning home, Gaige soloed at sixteen and become a certificated pilot at seventeen. Now with six years of flight experience and 1500 total hours. Gaige is a flight instructor at Airborne Aero Club and offers a variety of unique flight instruction ranging from tailwheel to seaplane training.
“My objective is to strengthen my students competencies by building foundational airmanship skills that enhance the safety of flight.”
Connor Wisdom
CFI, AGI, ASEL, Tailwheel
(KDWH)
Connor earned his private pilot license in 2018 while attending the University of Houston-Downtown. After graduation and obtaining his Instrument rating in 2021, he decided to take the fork in the road and became an Air Traffic Controller and was placed at Duluth International Airport. Fast forward a few years, Connor always knew flying was where he should be and obtained his Commercial and Flight Instructor Certificate.
Brayden Hill
CFI, ASEL, AMEL, Tailwheel
(KDWH)
Brayden recently became a certificated flight instructor after earning his multi-engine rating and building over 350 hours of total flight time. He also hold an instrument rating and tailwheel endorsement.
“I’m passionate about aviation and love helping others discover the freedom of flight. Outside the cockpit, I enjoy spending time in nature and exploring the outdoors.”
Stephan Harrison
CFII, ASEL, MEI
(KDWH)