Hosted by *Mike Busch* , Aviation Masters features in-depth conversations with the innovators, engineers, mechanics, and visionaries shaping the future of *general aviation*. Each episode dives into how these leaders got their start, what drives their work, and the breakthroughs transforming how we *fly, maintain, and think about airplanes*. *Tune in for:* ✈️ Expert insights from aviation pioneers and industry leaders ✈️ Deep dives into aircraft technology, maintenance, and engineering ✈️ Candid conversations about leadership, innovation, and problem-solving in aviation ✈️ Forward-looking…
Episodes
Mid-Air Collisions, Alien Life, & Light Sport Aviation: Dr. Paul Shuch's Remarkable Journey
2 Oct 2026 · 2 h 17
In this episode of Aviation Masters, Mike Busch sits down with his longtime friend Dr. H. Paul Shuch — engineer, educator, flight instructor, and executive director emeritus of the SETI League — for a conversation that goes from moonbounce radio to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence to…
Inside the Race to 100 Octane Unleaded AvGas : Chris D'Acosta of Swift Fuels:
4 Sept 2026 · 1 h 25
For over a decade, general aviation has been chasing one elusive goal: a true 100-octane unleaded avgas that works across the entire piston fleet. Swift Fuels CEO Chris D'Acosta has been at the center of that effort since 2012, and in this episode, he lays out exactly where the industry stands,…
From the Constellation to the U-2: TWA Legend Barry Schiff Tells All
7 Aug 2026 · 1 h 50
Barry Schiff has 28,000 hours, 363 aircraft types, five world speed records, and a 34-year TWA career that ran from the Lockheed Constellation to glass-cockpit 767s, and he's still not done asking why airplanes are built the way they are. Along the way, Barry and Mike dig into the topics that…
Dynon Founder John Torode on Cheap Avionics, AI & the Engine Problem
6 Jul 2026 · 2 h 21
Physicist, chip designer, serial entrepreneur — and the man who spent 25 years making aviation cheaper. Host Mike Bush sits down with John Torode, founder of Dynon Avionics and Vashon Aircraft, for a wide-ranging conversation that runs from vacuum-tube computers and the birth of the PC to the…
Airworthiness Directives, Designees & the PMA Crisis: A Candid Look at GA Regulation with Jimmy Tubbs
5 Jun 2026 · 1 h 29
In this return appearance on Aviation Masters, Mike Busch sits down again with legendary aeronautical engineer Jimmy Tubbs for a deep, technically rich conversation about the regulatory machinery that shapes general aviation. From the flawed criteria behind Airworthiness Directives to the erosion…
The Future of Flight Safety: Automation, Training & Hard-Won Lessons with Bruce Landsberg
1 May 2026 · 2 h 11
In this episode of Aviation Masters, Mike Busch sits down with Bruce Landsberg—former NTSB Vice Chairman, longtime president of the AOPA Air Safety Institute, and author of the new book Learning from Icarus —for an extraordinary conversation spanning nearly 50 years of aviation safety experience.…
How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Aviation with John Sipple
3 Apr 2026 · 1 h 55
In this episode of Aviation Masters, Mike Busch sits down with Dr. John Sipple — machine learning professor at George Washington University, former Boeing Phantom Works engineer, Google AI veteran, and Diamond DA40 owner — for one of the most forward-looking conversations in the show's history.…
The Future of General Aviation with George Braly
6 Mar 2026 · 1 h 10
In this in-depth episode of Aviation Masters , Mike Busch sits down again with George Braly to tackle some of the most urgent issues facing general aviation today. From aging aircraft fuel system failures to the FAA’s draft unleaded fuel transition plan, and from certification gridlock to PMA…
Six Decades of Aviation Engineering with Jimmy Tubbs
6 Feb 2026 · 1 h 32
In this episode of Aviation Masters , Mike Busch sits down with legendary aeronautical engineer Jimmy Tubbs for a deep, wide-ranging conversation that spans more than six decades of aviation experience. From military engineering and piston engine innovation to PMA certification battles and the…
George Braly on Lean-of-Peak, G100UL, Certification Battles, and Why Aviation Myths Die Hard
9 Jan 2026 · 1 h 16
If you have ever been told, “That’s just how piston engines work,” this episode of Aviation Masters might make you raise an eyebrow and then start asking more questions. In this episode, host Mike Busch sits down with George Braly, one of the most influential (and unapologetically analytical)…
About Aviation Masters
3 Dec 2025 · 1 min
Meet Mike Busch & Aviation Masters. Tune in for: ✈️ Expert insights from aviation pioneers and industry leaders ✈️ Deep dives into aircraft technology, maintenance, and engineering ✈️ Candid conversations about leadership, innovation, and problem-solving in aviation ✈️ Forward-looking discussions…