About Us
Our Team
Summer Kuehl
Founder & Chief Flight Instructor
Kyle Kuehl
Founder / Business Development
Evelyn Kuehl
Chief Happiness Officer
Travis Mensen
Lead A&P Mechanic
Craig Blumer
Certified Flight Instructor
Mike Boyd
Certified Flight Instructor
Jeff Hines
Certified Flight Instructor
Kyle Mattson
Certified Flight Instructor
Jim Ries
Certified Flight Instructor
Kyle Radi
Certified Flight Instructor
Brandon Sharer
Certified Flight Instructor
“I’ve always loved the freedom of flying.”
Summer, Quad Cities Aero Founder & Certified Flight Instructor
Founders Summer and Kyle Kuehl live in Bettendorf with their 2 crazy dogs and their children Cooper and Evelyn. Summer, the nerdy pilot, and Kyle, the entrepreneur, combined their talents to create Quad Cities Aero. When not flying, Summer and Kyle keep busy with their other business ventures and travel.
Summer flew on her initial discovery flight in 2018. While working in the insurance industry, she met several clients with planes, and she became curious about how to become a pilot herself.
She enrolled in flight classes and bought her first plane, the Cessna 152, in 2020. Her passion for flying now receives her full attention as she spends her days teaching others how to fly.
Summer and Kyle look forward to adding more airplanes and expanding Quad Cities Aero in the coming years.
Reach out to us
Whether you’re interested in flight training, charter services, or aircraft maintenance, our team is here to help. Reach out to us today, and we’ll be happy to answer your questions or schedule a consultation. Let’s make your aviation goals a reality!