Joe Caravella

"The Rocket Scientist Who Builds Haunted Houses"

Age: 41

IQ: 146

Location: Sherman Oaks, CA

Occupation: Owns an aerospace engineering company

Education: B.S and M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Born and raised next to an airport, this rocket scientist began creating radio-controlled planes and building rockets when he was 10. By high school, he had soloed a Cessna 152 and was building hovercrafts, hang gliders and jet-powered skateboards.

After gaining his Master’s degree in aeronautical engineering, he spent ten years designing and building rocket engines. Now, as a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and the designer, owner and development engineer of his own aerospace company, Joe’s focus is on creating a 3-wheeled, road-able aircraft (flying car).

An avid Halloween junkie, Joe is known in his neighborhood for designing and building frightening props, lighting, mazes and dungeons. A fun-loving guy who says he hates arrogant engineers, Joe also loves to surf in his free time.

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