Rising Aviators

Viraj Kadakia | President & Co-Founder

Viraj is a senior at Northwood High School with an ever-lasting passion for aviation. He is currently training for his private pilot license and helps run the Aviation Club at Northwood High School. He has a passion for helping others and is excited to spread the magic of aviation to the next generation. In his free time, Viraj enjoys spending time with his friends and family. You can contact me at virajkadakia1@gmail.com.

Pranit Prabhakar | Co-Founder

Pranit is a senior at Northwood High School with a passion for aviation, photography, motorsports, and engineering. As a co-founder of the Aviation Club, he promotes aviation among his peers. He enjoys photographing aircraft and learning about different planes, capturing the beauty of aviation through his lens. His interest in motorsports and engineering drives him to follow races and thrilling moments. Pranit hopes to inspire others by sharing the excitement of aviation with the next generation through the beauty of photography and engineering.

Arjun Gnanasekar | Co-Founder

Arjun is a senior at Northwood High School with a particular interest in technology. With many projects in computer science and website design, Arjun is excited to utilize his expertise in inspiring the next generation of aviators! In his free time, Arjun enjoys watching soccer and coding.

Aditya Ranabhor | Co-Founder

Aditya Ranabhor is a high school student at Northwood High School, who is passionate about engineering and technology, particularly in aerospace and rocketry. As a member of Orange County’s AIAA section, he has competed nationally in model rocketry, earning third place. Additionally, he is a self-taught Java programmer with several independent projects, which have deepened his interest in software development and its applications in engineering.