← back to ledger ● building

Hornet Bay

2026 — Present · Founder

Launch date: 21 Jul 2026

A carrier-ops flight simulator built for the browser — catapult launches, dogfights and night traps across a roster of jets, playable on desktop and mobile.

Visit Hornet Bay → Hornet Bay screenshot

Outcomes

Built a browser-based carrier-ops flight simulator spanning five aircraft: F/A-18 Hornet, F-14 Tomcat, F-16 Falcon, F-15 Eagle and A-10 Warthog.
Designed dual control schemes: a mouse-stick flight model for desktop, and an automatic thumb-stick-plus-button-deck layout for phones and tablets.
Modelled carrier-specific mechanics — catapult launches, tailhook traps, and squadron-based aircraft unlocks.
Shipped the surrounding product ecosystem: flight log, wallpapers & assets, in-game store, analytics, and dedicated social channels.

Skills & technologies

Game Development Browser / WebGL UX Design Cross-Platform Controls Community Building Product Analytics Google Analytics Google Search Console 5 playable aircraft Desktop + mobile