This week we ask whether flying is becoming less sociable and what truly makes an airfield a great pilot destination, we take a look at Mike Patey's dramatic engine failure, bring you news of another base for the amazing Aerobility and highlight some upcoming UK flying events

 Whether you're a pilot, engineer, student, or aviation enthusiast, this episode delivers flying news, expert insights, and helpful tips including a SkyDemon briefing trick and your weekend weather outlook. Subscribe for weekly aviation discussions, news, and training content.

If your're after some weird and wonderful, the team also discuss Anequim's speed records, an airworthy WWI bombers that's for sale (about £1,600,000 if you're wondering) and a twin canard pusher, designed by Al Mooney, that didn't quite make it.

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