About Creative Shrimp

Building professional-grade aviation simulation software for the VATSIM virtual air traffic control community.

My mission is to bridge the gap between recreational flight simulation and professional air traffic control operations, creating tools that empower controllers to train effectively and operate efficiently.

My Story

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Ethan M.

Solo developer and virtual air traffic controller behind Creative Shrimp

I started Creative Shrimp after years of experience as a virtual air traffic controller on VATSIM. I recognized a critical gap in the ecosystem: the tools available for training and operations were inconsistent across ARTCCs, and lacked compatability and that modern software "feel."

I set out to change that. Drawing on real-world flight and ATC procedures and modern software development practices, I am working to build a suite of applications that bring professional-grade capabilities to the virtual aviation community, and that will allow ARTCCs and regions to work together using common tools, instead of the "gatekeeping" culture that ARTCCs often have on VATSIM.

While I'm really just getting started, and most of my solutions are in intimate trial phases, I'm excited to get everyone as involved as possible across the network. Reach out to me directly if you have any questions about how I can get your ARTCC integrated into the ecosystem!

My Values

What Drives Me

Authenticity

I implement real FAA and ICAO procedures, not simplified approximations. My tools reflect how professional ATC actually works.

Quality

Every feature is built to production standards with comprehensive testing, error handling, and performance optimization.

Community

I build for controllers, with controllers. My roadmap is shaped by the real needs of training facilities and operations teams.

Innovation

I leverage modern technologies like WebRTC, real-time APIs, and responsive design to create tools that were not possible before.

My Focus

What I Build

My product suite covers the complete lifecycle of virtual air traffic control operations, from training new controllers to coordinating complex traffic flows.

Training Systems
Scenario generation, waitlist management, and progress tracking
Coordination Tools
Voice communication and inter-facility coordination
Real-Time Data
Live flight data integration from FAA SWIM and VATSIM
Display Systems
Traffic monitoring, conflict detection, and spacing analysis
Technology

Built with Modern Tools

I use industry-standard technologies to build reliable, maintainable, and performant applications.

Python
TypeScript
React
Electron
Node.js
WebRTC
PostgreSQL
SQLite
Discord.py
Socket.IO
FAA SWIM
VATSIM API
Get in Touch

Connect With Me

GitHub

Browse my open source projects and contribute to development.

github.com/Creative-Shrimp

Discord

Reach out to me directly for support, feature requests, and discussion.

Message me on Discord

Email

For business inquiries or partnership opportunities.

ethan.martin@vatusa.net

Ready to Get Started?

Explore my products and see how Creative Shrimp can enhance your facility's operations.

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