Kaohu Detwiler, Owner

Kaohu Detwiler is a 12-year U.S. Air Force combat veteran with 15 years of law enforcement experience across military, state, and federal agencies. He remains committed to serving others and giving back to the communities that shaped his career.

Kaohu also serves as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol, where he has held command level positions in the Hawaii Wing, Montana Wing, Oregon Wing, and Arizona Wing. He currently serves as the Operations Officer for the Falcon Composite Squadron in Mesa, AZ, where he manages aircraft, aircrews, and training. He is also a rated CAP Pilot, qualified in the C172 & C182 G1000 airframes. In appreciation of the sacrifices made by those who serve, special pricing is offered to Military Members, Veterans, First Responders, and Medical Professionals (verification required).

In September 2025, after 15 years in law enforcement, Kaohu made the decision to retire from the badge and pursue his lifelong passion for aviation. He relocated from Montana to Central Oregon to train as a full-time pilot. Shortly after arriving, he met a fellow student who did not have an aviation headset. Using his personal network, Kaohu raised the funds to purchase one, an experience that inspired the launch of the Kaohu Productions Aviation Headset Scholarship. This effort has grown rapidly, further supported by branded merchandise sales dedicated to funding future student pilots in need.

His also saw the need for mentorship within the veteran community. Many veterans started asking questions about his journey to aviation and how he was able to use his VA benefits for flight training. So, he then started the Veterans Aviation Mentorship Program.

He is now working on his Instrument Rating at Dodge City Community College in Mesa, AZ, where he hopes to finish all his remaning ratings, and earn his college degree.

Email: kaohu@kaohuproductions.com