Hydrogen Aviation Pioneer Mike Hirschberg Joins H2 Aircraft Certification Short Course as Instructor
- HYSKY Society
- Aug 4
- 2 min read
HYSKY is thrilled to announce that Mike Hirschberg, Principal of H2 Advisors, LLC and Executive Director Emeritus of the Vertical Flight Society, will serve as an instructor for the upcoming H2 Aircraft Certification Short Course running from August 26 through September 11, 2025.
This announcement represents a major milestone for hydrogen aviation education and brings together one of the most globally recognized authority on vertical flight and hydrogen aviation with professionals seeking to understand the future of sustainable flight.
“If you’re serious about hydrogen aircraft, you want to learn from the person who helped shape the entire ecosystem. That’s Mike.”,” said Danielle McLean, CEO of HYSKY Society.
Mike Hirschberg’s Role in eVTOL, Vertical Flight Society, and Hydrogen Aviation
Mike Hirschberg:
Launched the first public eVTOL conference (2014) and short course (2018)
Founded the VFS H2eVTOL Council and helped spin out HYSKY Society
Organized the first hydrogen-electric aviation conference in North America (2022)
Co-founded the SAE’s AE-5H Hydrogen Aviation Committee
Advised and collaborated with NASA, FAA, DARPA, and the Pentagon on advanced VTOL, rotorcraft, and propulsion systems
Authored Hydrogen is a Game Changer for Vertical Flight (Forbes, 2024)
Hirschberg has also supported Joby, Piasecki, and Alaka’i Technologies in shaping the next generation of hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft. He’s played a direct role in nearly every major breakthrough in hydrogen-electric and vertical flight aviation.
About the Hydrogen Aircraft Certification Short Course
This 3-week virtual short course (12 total hours) delivers the foundational knowledge and emerging challenges around certifying hydrogen-powered aircraft.
It is designed for:
Aircraft developers and systems integrators
FAA, EASA, and Transport Canada regulators
Aerospace engineers, safety leads, and compliance officers
Startups entering the hydrogen aviation space
HYSKY Connect members receive a 60% registration discount and bonus access to post-course networking with instructors.
📅 Dates: August 26 – September 11, 2025
🖥️ Format: Virtual (6 sessions, 2 per week)
🎓 Certificate: Issued upon completion
🔗 Register now: https://connect.hysky.org/spaces/19926415/page
More Expert Instructors
In addition to Mike Hirschberg, the course features:
Hydrogen aircraft propulsion modeler and systems integration expert. Specializes in fuel cell architectures and performance optimization.
Acclaimed hydrogen aviation educator and researcher with a focus on safety frameworks, curriculum development, and academia-regulator collaboration.
More instructors will be announced soon.
About HYSKY Society
HYSKY Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to decarbonizing aviation with hydrogen. Through events, education, and industry partnerships, HYSKY accelerates the adoption and certification of hydrogen-powered flight technologies.
Media Contact
Danielle McLean
Executive Director, HYSKY Society
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