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I set up and maintain LiveATC feeds at Essex County Airport (KCDW), providing real-time air traffic communications for pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and the local flying community. This project involved selecting and installing radio equipment, configuring pre-made streaming software, and ensuring reliable network connectivity. Built on a Raspberry Pi, this system runs on a healthy dose of Linux shell scripting and uses RTL-SDR receivers and wideband scanner antennas to capture and stream high-quality ATC audio. Best of all, you don’t have to be local to tune in—these feeds are available worldwide on the internet, so you can listen in from anywhere. I continue to monitor and maintain the feeds to ensure consistent, high-quality audio for users everywhere. Listen here.

As a flight school operator, there’s only so much I can legally do when it comes to aircraft maintenance, but that doesn’t stop me from getting my hands (almost) dirty. Anytime one of our planes has its engine cowling off, you’ll probably find me right there with our mechanics soaking up every bit of knowledge I can. From routine inspections to blown-out tires and troubleshooting and repairs, I stick around, ask questions, and observe the process up close.

I may not be the one turning the wrenches, but I know what’s under the hood of our fleet and how it all works — because understanding aircraft inside and out isn’t just helpful, it’s essential for running one of NJ's bests flight school. And who knows? Maybe one day I’ll get to swap my notepad for a torque wrench. Until then, I’ll keep learning from the pros and making sure our aircraft stay in top shape!

When I saw this Ender 3 Pro at Micro Center for only 99$ I knew I had to purchase it.  While I don't use this printer to fulfill customer orders like my Prusa i3, I find myself experimenting with Cura Slicer's plethora of experimental modes and testing them on here. This printer is now also connected to a RaspberriPi 3B+ running Octoprint so that I can control it remotely and monitor prints with a mounted webcam.

In response to Covid-19 protocols at school, I decided to create a simple, social distancing apparatus that can sense when someone is within 6 feet of you. It utilizes an Arduino and distance sensor with conic range, and fits within a custom 3D printed casing that can be strapped onto a chest rig and worn fashionably. As depicted in the diagram, it originally turned on a light to indicate that someone was within range, but it has since been modified to output a loud beeping noise as this is more practical and doesn't require a protoboard or mounting slot to fit within the case.

Assembling this Prusa i3 MK3S+was by far one of the most fun weekends of my Freshman spring semester. At a little over 10 hours of assembly and much, much, more attention to detail than the Ender 3 v2 , this printer's reliance and quality were definitely worth it. I utilize this machine on a daily basis to prototype miscellaneous items and as a side source of income, charging for custom parts to be made. To house the printer, I created a makeshift "makerspace" with one of the overhead storage compartments of my dorm room.

When the pandemic started at the beginning of 2020 and classes transitioned to online, I had a lot of free time which allowed me to more deeply pursue activities that I enjoyed. I was always interested in rapid prototyping and manufacturing procedures, and, after having read much about at-home 3D print farms, I decided to purchase my first printer -- an Ender 3 V2. It allowed me to cheaply and reliably produce my own aviation knick-knacks that would be sold by my family's flight school. To improve it's efficiency, it has been attached to a Raspberrypi 3B+ and runs on Octoprint so that it can be remotely controlled from any device on my home network.