
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.
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✈️ Expert insights from aviation pioneers and ind... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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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,... more
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 ... more
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-t... more
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 criteri... more
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Fascinating content, thanks for doing this Mike! One suggestion, it seems like all the pauses have been edited out and I find it unnatural to listen to. Leaving some pauses would make it longer but easier to listen to. Presumably one could listen at a faster playback speed if desired.
Mike Bush sits down with John Torode, founder of Dynon Avionics and Vashon Aircraft, fascinating interview over challenges and changes in technology. Thanks
GREAT discussion Mike and John! I would rate this as your best guest so far, Mike!
Awesome anecdotes from John that were on target: the IO-200 and 4-place aircraft easter eggs were a treat.
Thank you both.
The more I listen and learn, the more I want to know. Any aircraft owner who hasn't read Mike's books is going to be maintaining their aircraft more than they should but less than they need. Knowing how to listen to your aircraft and understanding what to maintain is becoming more science but most of the technicians seem to be singing incantations and wandering about groping for insights. Their lack of the diagnostic method and skills and subsequent failures have cost me mid-six figures. Let's ... more
Mike, I have more respect for you listening to your interviews and sense of curiosity in all aviation matters. It makes me want to learn more than just having fun and be better in my adventures of aviation, thank you!
And congratulations on your AOPA safety award. Well deserved for your GA safety contribution over the years. Cheers!
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Aviation Masters features long-form conversations with aviation innovators, engineers, and industry leaders who are shaping how we fly, maintain, and think about airplanes. Episodes center on real-world experiences, technical depth, and leadership in aviation—from propulsion and avionics to safety culture and regulatory challenges. Listeners can expect candid stories, deep dives into aircraft technology, maintenance philosophies, and future-looking discussions about where general aviation is headed. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on practical engineering insights, data-driven safety, and a history-rich perspective from seasoned pilots and engineers, which makes it valuable for technical professionals, shop managers, and decisio... more
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Recent guests on Aviation Masters include:
1. Chris D'Acosta
2. Barry Schiff
3. John Torode
4. Bruce Landsberg
5. John Sipple
6. Jimmy Tubbs
7. George Braly
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