During the summer of 2022, I got the amazing opportunity to get my first Discovery Flight in Daytona Beach, Florida. It was a magical experience. I was able to fly an airplane side by side with a Certified Flight Instructor. It was a life changing hour in the air. I was able to take the controls and control the airplane almost the whole time. It was my first step into the world of avation and from that moment, I was hooked! 

During the summer of 2022, I got the amazing opportunity to get my first Discovery Flight in Daytona Beach, Florida. It was a magical experience. I was able to fly an airplane side by side with a Certified Flight Instructor. It was a life changing hour in the air. I was able to take the controls and control the airplane almost the whole time. It was my first step into the world of avation and from that moment, I was hooked! 

As a class, my Aerospace Enginnering peers and I covered the history of aviation in a presentation. We discuss the vital roots of this explosive field and how aviation has evolved over time, from their ancient uses to their modern developments. We discuss airplanes, hot air balloons, gliders, kites, drones, rockets,  and much more!

I am honored to have received this prestigious National Award during my 2nd year in AFJROTC TX-20007. The "Scholastic Award Medal," presented to me by Steve Kuwitzky on May 11, 2023 by the American Legion Post No.911 serves as a testament to the dedication and effort I invested throughout the my tenure in the program, and I am grateful to have been nominated by my unit, TX-20007. This was an out of the world experience and unforgettable moment that reaffirmed the value of hard work and academic excellence in my AFJROTC journey.

After months of dedicated preparation, our AFJROTC team successfully hosted an extraordinary car show that exceeded all expectations. With over 100 cars on display and a staggering turnout of 1,000+ attendees, the event was a success! As a key player in the planning and coordination, It sure was a task running left to right, screaming into the radio, and getting cadets where they needed to be. Together this fundraiser ensured its continued success in empowering cadets and fostering leadership skills.

On September 24th, a few friends and I went to an aviation event at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport. It was a Women in Aviation international event and since I am a part of the Austin Chapter, I was able to volunteer and learn more about aviation. I learned a whole lot about the possible careers in the field and the growing role of women as pilots. It was a great event that pulled children from around the area to learn more and garner interest in the field. We learned loads while flying flight simulators, constructing mini 3D printed airplanes, navigating with airport sectionals, and talking to inspiring women in STEM and aeronautics. I was amazed and motivated by seeing so many driven women in the field!

Through this presentation at school, we delved into detail regarding the different kinds of rocket fuels used by rockets and satellites. My partner and I  specifically covered Liquid Fuel Rockets, but some other types  that I learned about were Solid Fuel, Liquid Oxygen, and Hybrid Fuel Rockets. We made a 3D model of Liquid FUel rockets, a 2D drawn model, and an interative presentation. 

I am a cadet with the Civil Air Patrol unit (SWR-TX-371) at Georgetown Airport. We meet every Tuesday to learn loads! At CAP, we cover a wide variety of topic, learn principles of flight and aviation, fly and pilot planes and gliders, do Physical Training sessions (PT), develop and give leadership presentations, and provide service/volunteer nearby. I have had a great experience with them so far and hope to rank up very soon! So far, I have had an Orientaton Flight with them, volunteered at a few events, and attend regularly.

When learning about motors at the start of our rockets unit, we had the opportunity to test them and see their power with our own eyes. We set them against a white background to see the flame coming out of the end and had a slow motion camera ready to see it in frame-by-frame action. We tested A motors(smallest and least force), B&C motors(much more power as there is more solid fuel inside the motor), and the E motor(which is much larner than the previous motors and contains much more power!). The result was a class full of excitement, loud noises, and a lingering sulfer smell...   :0 

Now that our class knew much more about motors from motor testing them, we wre ready to put them into action in real model rockets! We started off with model rocket kits and constructed them while learning about their many parts and purposes. I constructed my rocket in no time, opting for a streamer instead of a parachute. We put them on the launcher by attaching the wire tot he rocket's launch lug and connected the motor to the wires and trigger. After a count down, it was time for the rockets to BLAST OFF! My rocket went pretty high with an A motor(30-40 feet), but those rockets with a B or C motor went much higher. It was a great way to learn more about model rockets and seeing them in action. 

On this cold and frigind morning, I ventured on an adventure once again to pilot an airplane! THis flight was in association with my Apollo Squadron Civil Air Patrol Unit. It was my very first Orientation Flight! I wore my niform and headed out, met my CFI, and we were off! Here are some of my noticings and flight notes as we were in the air. 

Since we had been getting familiar with building rockets and understanding all the parts more, it was time to build our own rocket. This time we had no template or organization, and began from scratch on the simulator. Once we completed our designs and liked the apogee height and checked all the factors, we began building it in real life. I had a lot of fun making my rocket, because it was really creative and let me put all my learning into one final product.

I am a part of my  high school's Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program (AFJROTC). I currently hold the rank of Cadet Technical Seargent (E-6). I am a staff member holding the position of NCO Personnel, and am a member of the competitive Quadcopter and Model Rocketry Team. I am also a part of the Physical Training (PT) Team and we always plce in competition. I am in the 95th perentile during PFT Tests and am an NCOA academy Graduate. I participate in most of their community service related events as well. This coming year, I hope to show my leadership skills and character, rank up, carry out staff duties well. 

This was an amazing event for the youth at the Georgetown Airport where we got the opportunity to fly light-weight airplanes and learn more about the field. There were stalls set up, many different professionals and speakers, and 4 beautiful planes to ride. My sister got her first flight while this was my 2nd. We were in the air for about 30 minutes and it was magical as usual. I was able to learn more about aviation, helicopters, and backpacking surprisingly. I met some amazing people and made some great connections.

While learning about satellites, space junk, and the risks invoked through space pollution, my partner and I designed a new invention and potential solution for the issue of space junk. Our space junk cleanup satellite is called, 'Space Whale', and uses electro-adhesion lasers, a compactign system, and our new BALEEN technology to collect debris. This slideshow is our 'sales pitch' to our class.

While exploring the ideas of terminal velocity and airspeed, we manipulated the design of parachutes to improve efficiency, reduce force on impact, and control velocity. After some calculations, changes in size, material, mass, we were able to construct parachutes that delivered their load with minimal force (<5 Newtons), landing on a target successfully, and with a low velocity. 

Learning how to code has been an exciting journey for me, especially as I delve into the world of robotics. My school has provided me with the opportunity to learn VEX robotics, block robotics, and Python, and recently I coded a device that relies on an inertial sensor to move the elevator of an airfoil and self-correct the pitch of an airplane. It was an exhilarating experience to see my code come to life and witness the results of my efforts.

Embarking on an exhilarating journey, I used VEX Robotics to create topographical maps. We collected precise data on altitude changes and ground-level fluctuations, recorded every rise and fall, and a mapping algorithm. The gathered data points were transformed into accurate topographical maps. Through VEX Robotics, we were able to create 3D images from data collected by sensors, mixing robotics with science and topography. 

For a service project, I led the creation of a vibrant mural at the AF JROTC building that beautifully depicts the essence of our organization. The mural features airplanes soaring through the sky, color guard members in action, and other elements that showcase the spirit of what we stand for. It serves as a visual representation of our passion for aviation and the values we uphold as a united team.