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The Widget Works is a small studio that builds software products for aviation, mapping, and travel — and manufactures personalized hardwood goods on the side.

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What We Build

Software Products

Three products, each solving a different problem. All designed, built, and operated by The Widget Works.

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ReFly

An aviation safety platform that turns real-world accidents into training opportunities. ReFly automatically gathers data from NTSB investigations, ADS-B flight tracking, ATC audio recordings, and weather observations — then uses AI to analyze what went wrong and generate re-flyable simulation scenarios.

check_circle Incident Analysis — AI-powered analysis correlating NTSB records, ADS-B tracks, ATC audio, and weather data for every incident
check_circle Phraseology Detection — Automated speech-to-text analysis that flags non-standard pilot-ATC communications that contributed to incidents
check_circle Off-Field Landing Planner — Pre-flight contingency plans for engine-out scenarios using aircraft performance data and satellite imagery
check_circle Simulation Scenarios — Re-fly real incidents in your browser, on mobile, or connected to X-Plane/MSFS via companion hardware

For general aviation pilots, commercial pilots, flight instructors, and air traffic controllers.

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How It Works
1. Data Ingestion
Automatically gathers NTSB records, ADS-B flight tracks (2x/sec), ATC audio, METARs, and airport data for each incident
2. AI Analysis
LLM-powered analysis identifies contributing factors, phraseology deviations, and communication breakdowns
3. Simulation
Generates re-flyable scenarios from real incident data — weather, traffic, ATC comms, and flight path included
4. Contingency Planning
Models glide range from any departure runway and identifies off-field landing options using satellite imagery
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Live Maps

A platform that transforms physical maps into real-time LED displays. Each display shows live weather conditions, aviation METAR data, or marine buoy observations — updated automatically every 5–15 minutes from FAA, NWS, and NOAA data feeds.

check_circle Real-Time Data — Live METAR weather observations, aviation forecasts, and marine buoy data (wave height, wind, temperature)
check_circle Custom Locations — Choose from thousands of weather stations, airports, or marine buoys to display on your map
check_circle Web Portal — Manage devices, configure locations, update firmware, and monitor status remotely
check_circle Custom Builds — Aviation sectionals, wall planning charts, or custom map designs. We design, build, and ship each display.
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Data Sources
METAR Live aviation weather observations from FAA stations
TAF Terminal aerodrome forecasts for flight planning
MARINE NOAA buoy data — wave height, wind speed, water temp
NWS National Weather Service surface observations
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Road Ahead

An AI-powered narration app that turns any journey into a guided tour. Road Ahead uses real-time location data to tell you about the places you're passing — local history, architecture, landmarks, and community events — all through voice, so your eyes stay on the road.

check_circle Multiple Modes — Driving, biking, walking, or train. The AI adapts narration pace to your speed.
check_circle Hometown & Discovery — Toggle between daily commute mode (local news, road closures, events) and travel discovery mode for new cities.
check_circle Hands-Free — Spatial audio, distraction-free dark UI, and voice-controlled narration. No screen interaction needed.
check_circle Offline Support — Map caching for areas with poor connectivity. Ad-free narration.
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Experience Modes
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Driving
Highway-speed narration with spatial audio cues
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Biking
Trail and path-aware narration at cycling pace
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Walking
Detailed neighborhood stories and hidden gems
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Train
Landscape and city narration along rail corridors
Handcrafted Goods

Personalized Wood Products

We also design and manufacture personalized hardwood products. Many can be customized with names, dates, or custom designs. Built in-house, shipped to your door.

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Wireless Charging Stand

Personalized hardwood stand with integrated MagSafe charger. Engraved with your name or design.

Personalizable
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Prairie Clock & Night Light

Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired geometric clock with integrated ambient lighting. Silent quartz movement.

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Wooden Games

Classic games like Mancala crafted from quality hardwoods. Great for family game night or as a gift.

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Personalized Wood Puzzles

Custom wooden puzzles for children — personalized with names and shapes. Non-toxic finishes, built to last.

Personalizable
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Layered Wood Art

Multi-layer wood art pieces — landscapes, cityscapes, and custom topographic designs that add depth to any wall.

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Personalized Cutting Boards

Custom engraved hardwood cutting boards. Perfect for weddings, housewarmings, or your own kitchen.

Personalizable
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Questions about our software, custom product orders, or anything else — we'd like to hear from you.