June 2020 Student of the Month
Meet Octave Kuhn, age 25, from France.
Kona base student of the month was 25-year-old Octave Kuhn a French native is currently in his Commerical course.
So Octave, why Mauna Loa Helicopters? With a grin from ear to ear and simple response “I mean come on helicopters in Hawaii!” Octave said ” I realized I wanted more than a job in an office. I wanted to be outside doing what makes me happy!”
Tell us about obstacles you have had to overcome, “All of the obstacles! But they all helped me grow to become a better pilot.” Octave shared advice he would give to new students; “Don’t let obstacles get you down. Just keep going! Don’t be afraid to talk to instructors and Chiefs, they’re here to help you get through it! Enjoy the islands to the fullest if you can! There is so much to do out here!” Where are you hoping your training will take you? “I want to be able to fly anywhere in the world!”
What has been your favorite experience while flying with MLH? “Flying over the lava flow at night on Kilauea is by far the best flight I’ve experienced. Flying in all kinds of terrain and scenery has to be the best thing about flying in Hawaii.”
Congratulations Octave Kuhn! Looking forward to seeing you achieve your goals.