About The Team

Dylan McCarthy - President

Dylan is a junior at Duke studying electrical and computer engineering. After watching the Top Gun series too many times to count, Dylan fell in love with flight and had high hopes to soar the skies. Joining Duke Aviators in his freshman year, Dylan has gone on to serve as the Director of Media and now the Duke Aviators president where he looks to continue the club's rapid growth. Additionally, Dylan is a cadet in Air Force ROTC as he looks to become a pilot and fly the F-15 Strike Eagle. When not at Aviators activities, he can be found running, reading, flying, or backpacking in the mountains.

Davidson Good - Vice President

Davidson is a junior at Duke studying economics and computer science. At the age of 5, Davidson discovered flight for the first time on Microsoft Flight Simulator X®. Having joined Duke Aviators the beginning of his sophomore year, he instantly fell in love with everything the club had to offer. Davidson is a cadet in Air Force ROTC, where he will commission as an officer in the Air Force upon his graduation in 2027. Once in the Air Force, Davidson plans to fly the F-22 Raptor. He enjoys giving simulator lessons to club members and is nearing completion of training for his Private Pilot's License. When not around airplanes, Davidson enjoys playing tennis, golf, and traveling.

Anna Zhong - Treasurer

Anna is a sophomore at Duke studying sociology. She discovered her passion for aviation after joining Duke Aviators during her freshman year at Duke. She is now a licensed instrument-rated private pilot and her favorite airport is W95 Ocracoke Island. When not in class or in the cockpit, she works in marketing at her flight school and enjoys exploring places with friends!

Katelyn Steele - Director Of Outreach

Katelyn is a junior at Duke University studying Mechanical Engineering, with a deep passion for aerospace research and high-powered rocketry. Her academic and professional interests focus on aerodynamics, structural design, and propulsion systems, reflecting her dedication to advancing innovation in aviation and spaceflight. She joined aviators her freshman year and has loved being a part of the amazing community.

Casey Rah - Technical Lead

Casey is a sophomore studying biomedical engineering with a strong interest in aviation. He likes aircraft "because they fly." He joined the Duke Aviators flight simulator development team during his first year at Duke and is now excited to lead the team. He enjoys building and flying unmanned aircraft and aspires to earn his license to both pilot and jump from manned aircraft. His favorite aircraft is the F/A-18C Hornet, with the Cessna 172 Skyhawk as a close second.