So, I guess this is goodbye! 😢

[@conradcurtis8583]

Ummmmm…….never thought I’d watch one of your jaunty little videos and come close to tears! It’s only an aeroplane, how do you do it?🫢. Cheers Mate, hope the new machine works out 😁

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thanks CC 🥰 I think it’s because we know the people & the story behind that silly little blue aircraft. Context makes all the difference! It wouldn’t be as magical without friends like you sir! Let’s hope it all goes to plan over the coming months 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@daveroe6480]

I feel like that when I sell one of my cars. I imagine it’s worse with a plane. 😢

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@daveroe6480 They become part of our life story, whether it’s planes, cars or motorbikes 🥲👍🏼

[@timstravels4542]

Someone will be incredibly lucky to own CG. Onwards and upwards... 😊👍

[@chrisambrose8838]

I gave up my Skyhawk 2 years ago after flying her for 33 years due to medical reasons. I felt like I just sold one of my kids! We still have blue moments. 💙🇺🇸👍🙋‍♂️🖖🏻😢

[@FlyingDarkLord]

That is upsetting to hear 😔 I think it’s one thing to sell to buy another aircraft & a totally different situation if you know you have to sell for medical reasons 😢 I hope you still get the opportunity to fly with aviation friends & get up amongst the clouds 🤞🏼 Great to have you follow along for our video, thanks so much for watching & sharing your story 🙏🏼

[@davidsmeaton3082]

Sorry to see Charlie Golf go, but I am looking forward to vicariously sharing the next adventures with you both 😊👍

[@FlyingDarkLord]

That’s so kind! It’s not the end of this channel 👍🏼

[@helimed01]

What a wonderful video, sharing your joy of light aviation. I hope the new chapter delivers on all your hopes. It may take a few tweaks I am sure, and nothing good comes easy. I look forward to following your adventure.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

That’s a really thoughtful comment, thank you very much 🙏🏻 One of the advantages of being involved in aviation & KZbin is the positivity that exists like this! I really appreciate you to both watch & make the effort to comment. You are too kind ☺️👍🏼 Looking forward to having you back in the future 😊

[@BO-dc4xg]

Great video! Sad to see it go but remember you can always buy another if the next truly isn’t what you want. Looking forward to see what you end up with! Thanks for the amazing videos in this aircraft! Blessings

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you very much for your kind words 😊🙏🏼 Thank you for watching too! We had a plan at the time of filming this video that since fell through. But we are exploring another avenue & once we are confident of the outcome we will make an update video 🤞🏼🥳👍🏼

[@Hblondon70]

All wonderful and great things take risk - without those risks we never know what we are capable of. Well done for not settling. You challenge me to do even more exciting things! Thank you.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thanks for that thoughtful comment & I’m blown away that my silly little videos have provided some form of positive inspiration 😮‍💨🙏🏻👍🏼 I really appreciate your support of the channel ☺️

[@hanscattini468]

Going to Miss you so very much in that Blue Darling Fox........Don't say goodbye ! just farewell .... Much Love always to you both .. Don't be a stranger ..

[@hanscattini468]

or So long , or until we see you again ....

[@FlyingDarkLord]

It was just a sublime & spectacular aircraft & we loved it dearly! We’ve hadn’t totally written off the idea of buying a new one! Greatly appreciate your continued support 👍🏼

[@Andy-Eagle]

Good video sir. I cant wait to see what the future holds for your next chapter.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you so much! We are a mix of anxious & excited at the moment, so fingers crossed it all works out well soon!!! Thanks for watching & commenting & for your support of the channel!

[@deanbrown9454]

Best of luck with the next chapter.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thanks sooooo much 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@ShortField]

Can't wait to see where this is going Geoff, although I think I know 🙂

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thanks Terry, I suspect you’re not too far wrong 😉

[@DavidCassidy-q6g]

I always look forward to your videos Geoff so please keep up the hard work. Very best of luck with your next A/C and I'm so curious to see what you have gone for. 😊

[@FlyingDarkLord]

You are a gent! Thanks for coming back! 👏🏼👍🏼 Hopefully there’s more to follow, although as you can appreciate there may be some interruption to normal service 😅👍🏼

[@EurofoxFlying]

Good luck Geoff. You can always re-join the EuroFox crew if it doesn't work out. Keep the videos coming whatever, please.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you! 😊 I pass the EuroFOX baton onto you 😄👍🏼 Keep pumping out the EuroFOX content 🤓

[@OllyFrampton]

Now this I didn't expect. Very best of luck with your next acquisition, I'm sure it'll be an excellent choice no matter what. You've created many memories with CG & having them documented on here is a surefire way to remember her fondly. I'm keen to see what you'll be flying next & hopefully, we'll cross paths at a fly-in or event in the near future.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Hi Olly! A bit of an impulse decision 😳 which is most unlike me & I blame my wife! But hopefully as you say, we’ll be bumping into each other at an event in the near future 🤞🏼 You’ve hit the nail on the head! Having this KZbin channel has produced a wonderful video diary of all the fantastic experiences we’ve had. It’s been an amazing adventure & long may it continue 😊 Always appreciate your support sir, thanks for watching 😊👍🏼

[@johnhill8529]

You’ll be back to this type of flying. I’m a 22000 hour ATPL, I loved my 150, took hours of joy from a share in a Motor Falke and then bought a Cherokee 6, for range, IFR and load. I flew the PA32 to Cyprus, but I’d flown the 150 there, went to Marrakech, but the 150 had been there first. Now an Auster does what I want, but if I could get another 150/152 I’d have it in seconds. Low and slow with fun people is the way ahead. Enjoy the new aeroplane, you’ll have a warm welcome anywhere, and when you’ve had enough there’ll be a low and slow cruiser ready for you.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

It’s interesting you should say that, as the new owner of GCOCG is an airline pilot! I think there is an incredible allure to low & slow, & the EuroFOX is (in my humble opinion) the perfect way to enjoy recreational flight & a capable & wonderful platform from which to view the world 👍🏼 Thanks for watching & sharing those kind words 🙏🏻

[@johnhill8529]

@@FlyingDarkLord the Eurofox is an astonishing performer, and I’d love one. Problem is hangarage is getting harder to come by, and she needs it. Keep up the videos. They’re excellent.

[@LetsGoFlying]

This reminded me of when I sold G-NIIX. You just have to keep telling yourself “on to the next chapter which will be bigger and better than ever before”. Chin up sir she’s gone to a good home! Rumour has it, the new owner polishes her almost as much as you did! 😅

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you for your kind comments sir! 🙏🏼 It’s been such an important feature of my life, but (as is your experience & as you quite rightly say) ‘on to the next chapter’! 😊👍🏼 I had heard a rumour that the new owner of GCOCG currently cleans it more than he flys it… so I know it’s gone to the perfect home!!! 😂👍🏼👍🏼 Thank you too for your support of the channel 🙏🏼

[@martinjmerritt]

Having climbed up the aviation ladder from a Piper Tomahawk to a turbine twin and now back down the ladder to my 6th aircraft, a Rans S20 that I built myself I can honestly say that every one of them was “the best plane I ever had”. New or second hand didn’t matter…just that it was the right bird for the time. Two seats to start, 4 seats when the kids came, longer legged birds and IFR when we had to back at work on Monday. Now retired rediscovering simple flying, and grass strips closer to home. Sounds like your decision to change was carefully considered and if so I’m sure the new-to-you plane will soon become your new favourite best ever ship. Good for you and good luck!

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you sir, that is very reassuring to hear 🙏🏼 It sounds like you have had an incredible aviation history & I’m in awe of that 🤩 I’m also flattered that you took the time to watch my amateur attempts at flying around the sky in my little plane! 😮 Thank you for your thoughtful comment 😊🙏🏼👍🏼

[@martinjmerritt]

@@FlyingDarkLord I emigrated from the UK to Canada with my parents as a 3yr old. I often wonder how or if my aviation passion might have unfolded had I grown up in London. Channels like yours let me imagine an alternate history 😀 My KZbin channel will give you some idea of what actually transpired…though it focused mostly on the Piper Malibu years with I think one short vid in the Conquest, a slide show of a North Atlantic hop and a few short ones in the Rans. It’s no where near as pro or developed as your channel…making good quality videos is a lot of work…as you know! I have frequently returned to the UK over the years to visit family….next time I hope to stay a little longer and get some GA flying in. The Eurofox is closest to my Rans S20 so something like it is what I will look to get a few hours in, probably just dual, no need to qualify for self hire. Best regards, Martin What will your next plane be?…or are you saving the big reveal for a subsequent video?

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@martinjmerritt Amazing!!! I’m going to check out your channel 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 As you know, the weather in the UK sucks! It seems strange that I often find myself wondering what my life would have been like if I moved to America, Canada, Australia or NZ… so it’s odd to hear someone thinking about the UK like that 🤔 Maybe there’s truth in the saying about the grass being greener 😄 I have a friend with a Rans & he loves it! As you say, the EuroFOX is not radically different! I’ll get some popcorn & switch over to your channel now! 🍿😊👍🏼

[@davidallan9624]

It must be a real wrench for you but you're flying has evolved and now is the right time to expand your horizons. Your new aircraft will feel very much your own after a short period and it's good that you'll look back on the G-COCG with great affection. I'm very much looking forward to your new videos and the opportunties that the new aircraft will bring.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thanks for coming back for more 😊👍🏼 You are so right! Things move forward & we change & evolve. If I was stuck with the EuroFOX for life it would have been no hardship, but I know once we settle on a new aircraft it won’t be long before it feels natural & hopefully it will open up new horizons 🤞🏼

[@EricHaskins71]

I flew a Eurofox and I loved it. My fiance did her Light Sport to Private Pilot checkride in one. Look forward to the new to you plane vids!!! I have a kitfox now along with my Remos Light Sport ... I have a plane buying issue now. I had 3 but the last hurricane I sold my Rans S-12 lol

[@FlyingDarkLord]

You can never have too many aircraft!!! 😄 The EuroFOX, Kitfox & Rans share so much of their design & construction in common & are such rewarding aircraft to fly. Forgiving but still exciting 😊👍🏼

[@clearprop]

I really feel for you in this one, Geoff! To trade in something so 'bespoke', specified in every detail from new, for something secondhand and unknown is no doubt worrying stuff! However, I know you will have done your homework thoroughly and I'm sure you will be happy with the next chapter. Best wishes, keep the great content coming sir. 🙂

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you very much! 😊 It’s all a bit challenging at the moment, but hopefully by the new year we will have a better idea of where we stand 🤞🏼

[@clearprop]

@@FlyingDarkLord Rooting for you. 👍

[@bobmcelvogue8133]

Well done Geoff - when its time to move on - its time to ove on. CG is a lovely plane, im sure the new owners will love her. Best of luck with the new airship.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you very much 👍🏼 I’m looking forward to see what the future brings 🤞🏼 Thanks for watching & also taking time to comment 🙏🏼😊

[@patrickshea-simonds5827]

Have thoroughly enjoyed your journey in CG not least because I've rediscovered flying at the same time. Good luck with your new adventures in your new aircraft - I look forward to seeing what it is!

[@FlyingDarkLord]

It’s amazing to have you still supporting the channel! Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼👍🏼 I know you’ve been on board from pretty early on. I hope you’re enjoying your aviation journey as much as I’m enjoying mine 🤞🏼

[@ianchick297]

@@patrickshea-simonds5827 Charlie not your dad by chance ?

[@patrickshea-simonds5827]

@@ianchick297yes he is!

[@patrickshea-simonds5827]

@@FlyingDarkLordwork getting in the way but more time soon!

[@ianchick297]

Great to see you have his passion for AVAITON

[@RWBHere]

Just found your channel, and watched the video purely because you were flying a Fox. Those and Cubs are among my favourite light aircraft. Sad to see that you were selling it. Wishing you every happiness with your new 'baby'.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you for watching 😊👍🏼 You are spot on though, that class of aircraft is definitely the best. Great ‘go anywhere’ performance & forgiving handling. I will really miss mine, but hoping what is to come will add another dimension to my flying 🤞🏼 Hopefully see you back on the channel, but I really appreciate you commenting & taking time to watch 😊🙏🏼

[@SpectrumGeeks]

All the best for the future Geoff. I was shocked when I saw this on Instagram last month, but sure you will find a different love and enjoyment as part of the next adventure. Look forward to finding out more.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you sir! We are hoping this is the right decision 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 I’m incredibly grateful for your continued support & always pleased to see you in the comments section 🥳👍🏼 Hopefully see you soon

[@daipower1]

Wow, I have loved watching your videos so far, I fly out of Old Park in South Wales, so please feel free to pop in some time, depending on what you get next if it can land on a 330m strip. Am looking forward to see what you get next, your very lucky to be living your dream, plus your punching as well marrying that lovely lady. Well done.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

😂 loved this comment! Thank you sir! I’ve definitely been very fortunate in life & am punching on so many levels!!! 😄 I’ve already checked out Old Park on SkyDemon & it looks magical. My home airfield is circa 400m so once I’ve got my eye in on the ‘new’ aircraft we may very well drop in on you!!! 😊👍🏼 Thanks for watching & your fantastic comment 😄👏🏼

[@rogerclarke3291]

Awesome video. Looking forwards to the next episode.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you so much sir! Thank you for taking time to watch 🙏🏼

[@aldoner3]

Good luck with your new adventure looking forward to enjoying it with you

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you so much for following along 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Hopefully we’ll be back next season (if not before) & I’ll try my best to improve & expand the channel content 😄👍🏼

[@thewrenchreviews9986]

It is a hard thing to do, but you are sharing the love. In life, the only constant is change, and we can learn and grow with that change.The fond memories will never fade or be taken away.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Very very true sir! It’s taken me almost half a century to learn that & you are right, creating those memories with people we love is the most important thing 😊👍🏼 Thanks for watching & taking time to be share some positivity 🙏🏼

[@JodelFlyer]

Someone will have a great new aircraft and we can look forward of more adventures to come. Best wishes Tim

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thanks Tim, It looks like I’m grounded until early next year, but I’m really hoping we can finally meet up in the new season? 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@carouselcoinleisure4141]

Good luck. I have just sold my Eurostar (G CGZY), hope I made the right move as well. Looking for a bigger faster aircraft. Can’t wait for your next video.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

😅 so you can relate entirely 👍🏼 It’s interesting just how much of a challenge it is to find something that meets the brief 😮‍💨 Let me know how you get on 🙏🏻 Thanks for watching 😊

[@robertadams2857]

Charlie Golf is a fine steed. Always enjoyed your flights around the English countryside. Best of luck.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼 I’ll obviously release another video once we know for certain what our position will be 😊👍🏼

[@robertadams2857]

@@FlyingDarkLord I’ll watch for it👍

[@CaeRoberts]

I'm going to miss G-CG! Whoever has bought it is an incredibly lucky person!

[@FlyingDarkLord]

She enriched our lives in so many ways, we will miss her dearly 😢 A chap called Sam is now the new owner & I believe is is also in love with it 😊👍🏼

[@franwoon]

Discovered your channel thanks to the algorithm. Lovely video! Subscribed! 😀

[@FlyingDarkLord]

It’s great to have you on board! 🥳 Thank you so much for subscribing, watching & taking time to comment 🙏🏼 You may need to be patient with us as I’ve just sold my aircraft & am in the process of sorting out a new one 😊 Hopefully we will be able to entertain you more in the not too distant future 🤞🏼

[@franwoon]

@@FlyingDarkLord yes, I saw. As someone who also specced their own aircraft, I can understand the wrench it must be to let her go. Good luck with your new plane and new adventures! I’ll be watching 😀

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@franwoon See you soon!

[@longtallj2158]

Nice to have the guts to put emotions in

[@FlyingDarkLord]

I’ve been surprised at how positive the responses have been 👍🏼

[@alwatt9367]

Super video again sad but thank you for doing them.. In my opinion I would rather hear the engine than lots of music.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

That’s a great comment, thank you 👍🏼 It’s useful feedback too, ‘muzak’ is a difficult one to get right, but I’ll keep working on getting a better balance, thank you 🙏🏼 I’m also grateful that you watched, despite the flaws & still were able to draw something positive from it 😊 Hopefully see you next time 🤞🏼

[@alwatt9367]

@@FlyingDarkLord I don't think there are any flaws in you videos and I spent my entire career in Broadcast Network TV

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@alwatt9367 That is high praise indeed then 😮 Thank you so much 🙏🏼 I’ll take your advice on board for future videos 👍🏼 The media industry fascinates me & until I started my hobby video editing, I never really fully appreciated all the challenges & intricacies of producing media for public consumption… it’s a minefield 😅

[@alwatt9367]

@@FlyingDarkLord I was lucky Studio Cameraman, O/B then Drama, Lighting Cameraman ENG So never had to actually edit, left to others more professional in that field. Its a bit of a bus mans holiday after a lifetime in the Industry.. Just fly my RC planes /Helicopters and MFS2020 Airbus320 study aircraft... And look up to people like you who live the dream

[@briansnell9179]

Looking forward to seeing your new adventures

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you for supporting the channel, hopefully there will be more to keep you entertained coming soon 🤞🏼👍🏼😊

[@briansnell9179]

We fly in the same zone Geoff, its always interesting to see this area from another persons point of view and with a better camera set up.

[@elguapo1507]

You've achieved your aims, that's what you've done.... Well done! 👍

[@FlyingDarkLord]

What an utterly amazing way of looking at it! 😮 That’s brilliant! I’d never considered it like that 🤩 Thank you so much!!! 🙏🏻👍🏼

[@pghampton]

You describe the feelings of aircraft ownership so eloquently. Selfishly I'm sad I missed out on the opportunity to buy CG - it's a beautiful machine.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼 I’m grateful for you watching & supporting the channel 👍🏼 It was devastating to see it go. What is crazy is that I didn’t even advertise it for sale & wasn’t seriously thinking about selling it. I made some enquiries with Nick Buckley about aircraft finance & he not only came through with finance for another aircraft but also advised me that he wanted to put me in touch with a viewer of my channel who had told him he wanted to buy… the pieces of the puzzle seemed to fall into place at a frightening pace 😳 I wish I’d thought it all through a bit more thoroughly now, but the horse has bolted! 😅🤷🏻‍♂️ I’ll be back though 👍🏼

[@pghampton]

@@FlyingDarkLord Not surprised it was snapped up. I hope you're not out of the air for too long though. If you're ever passing EGBO...

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@pghampton I’ll make a special trip to get it in the log book 😉👍🏼

[@pghampton]

@@FlyingDarkLord Probably worth it for the new cafe!

[@ranbirsingh7666]

What…. 😮 Look forward to the next episode 👌👌

[@FlyingDarkLord]

First to comment & what a great one! 😄 Love the updated edit, yes, there will be a next one! Thanks for your support of the channel, always good to see you pop up in the comments section 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@ranbirsingh7666]

@@FlyingDarkLord next adventure has to be EGBO sometime in the future 👍🙏🏽

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@ranbirsingh7666 🫡 Understood, Wilco 😄👍🏼

[@juelketreu]

Oh, bin ich zu spät 😮 Ich denke (hoffe) es werden doch noch in Zukunft Luftbilder von Dir kommen 😘 Liebe Grüße Susi & Horst

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@juelketreu Eve und ich werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen! Wir hoffen, dass wir etwas schnelleres kaufen können, das dem ähnelt, was Sie haben 😉! Wir planen, nach Deutschland und durch Europa zu fliegen.

[@kevchilton908]

Noooo!!!! 😬 Then I realised you're buying another aircraft, so as long as you carry on vlogging I'm sure it'll all turn out good in the end. I'm looking forward to seeing the story develop... so don't keep your public waiting too long 😆

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Good to have you back sir!!! 😄👍🏼 It’s sad to say goodbye to this wonderful aircraft, but hopefully it won’t be too long before a new hotness arrives & I can carry on with videos for the channel 🤞🏼 I really appreciate your ongoing support 😊👍🏼

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I know the new owner will look after it. I hope your new aircraft will take you further Geoff.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

He seemed so enthusiastic about it, I feel so happy that it was him who bought it! 😊 Thanks for watching & commenting Giles, I really appreciate you supporting my channel 👍🏼

[@jamescourse755]

As another Eurofox owner, I will be very interested in seeing what you move to next?

[@FlyingDarkLord]

The EuroFOX is exceptional! It’s going to be a very hard act to follow. If it doesn’t work out I’ll be back to the EuroFOX 😄👍🏼

[@Eriuqsrednef]

So my question is this. What glasses do you use for flying. The ones you change into, look to be prescription types. Are they ??. I fly Gliders and I am interested in what you use. Thankyou.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

They are from a company called Bigatmo. The glasses are all made to order & are fully customisable in terms of frames, lenses, mirror finish, colour & with or without prescription. The company specifically deals with pilots & I have to say give amazing service. They are not cheap, but (in my opinion) worth it! I’m not sponsored by them & have had the glasses for about 4 years now. Last year I had the lenses replaced after I damaged them 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Eriuqsrednef]

@@FlyingDarkLord Thankyou for your prompt reply. I shall contact the company and see what they can do for me. At our Gliding club, we use a Eurofox Tug 915 tail dragger & never looked back. A superb aircraft. Happy Flying & enjoy your new plane

[@JohnProut-dw5sc]

@@Eriuqsrednef get Flying Eyes sunglasses, made for pilots by pilots, lightweight, durable and flexible… also designed to be worn under your headset and guaranteed not to cause head pain, and also won’t affect ANR if you use that type of headset. Can’t recommend highly enough

[@dalemalpas4960]

Beautiful aircraft!

[@FlyingDarkLord]

…and incredibly capable! Even if I had flown that EuroFOX for the rest of my life I don’t think I would have ever been able to exploit it to its full extent! Whatever comes next has A LOT to live up to!!! Thanks for watching & commenting 😊👍🏼

[@ess64cee]

Ooh, exciting! Give you a race to Bembridge sometime 🙂

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Oh yes sir! Hopefully we will bump into you again next season 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@birds_eye_view]

You must really feel kinda heartbroken, thinking to never fly her again. I don't even want to imagine parting with my „baby“. Well, but life is change. So all the best for your next chapter. ❤

[@FlyingDarkLord]

It’s my fault & decision to sell her, but it still hurt to see her go 😢 But, I’m hoping that more adventure lies ahead & that our next aircraft will bring as much joy 🤞🏼 Thank you for watching & commenting, & hopefully see you back again soon 🤞🏼

[@birds_eye_view]

@@FlyingDarkLord Sure. Subscribed 👍 I'm sure many new adventures await you. And the new owner of CG will make his own beautiful memories with her too, like you did. She will always stay a part of you and a part of you will always stay with her.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@birds_eye_view You’re right ☺️… and I can always stalk GCOCG on FlightRadar24 😂👍🏼 Thanks for subscribing 🙏🏻👏🏼👍🏼

[@michaelblomfield1504]

Of course you have many mixed emotions, but this time next year you'll have moved on to new exciting adventures, and I can't wait for you to share them with us.👍

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank your for your inspiration & support sir! You are a good friend 😊👍🏼

[@TheRidders]

Good luck with whatever you end up with and be sure you both bring it into deanland. Have you thought about the Sting S4… ? we have 4 sting’s based here, very comfortable, capable and reasonably fast.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Without wanting to go into too much detail at this stage, I’ve been in touch with Paul from TL. He has been very supportive 👍🏼 We also chatted about the Stream & Sparker, which is not far from UK approval 😉 They sell (or will be selling) some very interesting aircraft 🤓 Thanks for watching & commenting 👍🏼

[@TheRidders]

@@FlyingDarkLord watching, commentating …and starring - I was the one that goodwood claimed was flying backwards lol. - yes my aeronca really was that slow :-). Love the videos and whatever happens on the aircraft front, keep the videos coming.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@TheRidders 😂 fantastic! I’m going back to rewatch that!!! 👍🏼

[@BjoernKarlsson]

Its an "Auf wiedersehen" and not a "Tschüß"! Goodspeed to C-G s new owner and to your hunt for a new aircraft!

[@FlyingDarkLord]

You have hit the nail on the head! 😄 Great to have you back sir! As you can guess, Eve has her sights set on Germany & an airborne invasion! Things have not gone as planned, but we are already beginning to feel that things might pan out for the better (as is often the case) 🤞🏼 We will make another video once we have more information & are confident of where we stand 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@eugeneweaver3199]

I sure wish you could afford to keep Charlie Golf and get your new to you next plane!

[@FlyingDarkLord]

You & me both sir 😊 I also wish I could live in one of those American aviation communities where the houses have hangars & the roads are taxiways 👍🏼 But I still feel very fortunate with what I have & am excited about what comes next 🤞🏼 Thanks so much for following along 🙏🏼

[@brandonb417]

I think its interesting to see a resurgence of GA in the UK, while at the same time GA is under huge attack in the US.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

We have some fantastic aviation organisations working for us (such as the BMAA) & there is great enthusiasm for GA. We do, however, face the same challenges as in the states. We are losing airfields at a frightening rate & the general public love to complain & do everything in their power to shut down anyone who looks like they are having any kind of fun. We must keep working to promote & support aviation though, as those that oppose it don’t fully appreciate just how much they actually need it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@brandonb417]

@@FlyingDarkLord Agreed. I think one of the biggest challenges GA faces now is cost. If we could get more people interested we'd have .ore advocates. But it is so expensive now even old pilots are being priced out of the industry. I wish one of these small companies would research making a cheap 4 place, rather than just seeing how fast they can go. When a used 60 yr old plane is still unaffordable we know there is a problem.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@brandonb417 True, that’s why I feel that the ultralight sector might hold some answers as it’s still relatively affordable, but even that recently is starting to go a bit nuts 😳

[@brandonb417]

@@FlyingDarkLord The LSA in the US really kills me. Here it was touted as being cheaper and affordable because the planes were smaller and lighter. But a new plane like a Gobosh is still near $300k USD. It's nuts. And you can forget about new planes, a new C172 is close to half a million. It's out of control.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@brandonb417 It’s making it unsustainable 😔

[@MsDenver2]

You hope it’s the right decision , that’s not good you should make sure first before committing yourself??

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Unfortunately, there can be no guarantees or absolute certainties in life. Sometimes we must take a chance and leap into the unknown, using what life experience we have to guide us as much as possible. I took a chance with the first aircraft I bought & it turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made… despite not even having a pilots licence! 😮 For me, I feel that life is short & I would rather do something & regret it, than regret not doing it for fear of failure. A little cliche, I know, but it really is true 👍🏼 Thanks for watching & commenting… hopefully you’ll stick with us to see how it all pans out 🤞🏼👍🏼

[@willsta21]

I thought that was a little Kitfox, nose is different to the freedom fox so threw me for a sec but the cockpits unmistakable. Keep the blue side up.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Great to have you watching 👍🏼 It shares the same genetic heritage as the Kitfox, but obviously constructed for the European market & regulations. It flies so beautifully & is, without question, one of the best in its class 👍🏼

[@willsta21]

That was a buttery smooth landing. Keep the wife happy and get a bigger boat. So what is it?!?

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Really appreciate you watching & your support 😊 We had plans to buy a used aircraft, but since filming this episode things didn’t go as planned & we are investigating other options 😬 We’ll be releasing more information as soon as we are confident we know how things will be unfolding 👍🏼

[@martinalban7706]

I've really enjoyed your videos! Hope to follow your new adventures in a WT9!?

[@FlyingDarkLord]

You’ve certainly not seen the last of us! Hopefully you can join us again once we have secured another aircraft 🤞🏼👍🏼

[@kamilroupa2077]

Time to go forward, you made a good decision...But EuroFOX is great...

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thank you so much 👍🏼 The EuroFOX is an incredible aircraft & we came VERY close to ordering a new one a few weeks ago 😉😅 Life moves on & hopefully brings new opportunities 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@ghoflyer]

What have you bought? Are you going to join us Arrow owners?

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Hello again! 😄👍🏼👍🏼 At the time of filming we were, as you may suspect, focusing on the WT9 demonstrator we reviewed. Things didn’t go as planned for us & so we started considering other options. Once we know for certain how things are going we will let you know! 😉 But Eve still has visits to Germany in our own aircraft as the project objective!!! 😅👍🏼

[@jamesstephenpeyton3305]

Flying a tiny plane while wearing a tie is just not done.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

😄👍🏼

[@crashcreeley]

Call sign that's a palindrome... nice...

[@FlyingDarkLord]

You might be the first one ever to have noticed 🤓👏🏼👍🏼

[@crashcreeley]

@@FlyingDarkLord not only is the call sign a palindrome, so is the short version... lol... extra nice.... good luck with you next adventure....

[@willsta21]

WHAT HAVE YOU BOUGHT!

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Thanks for watching 👍🏼 Things have not worked out as we thought they would and we have since had to reconsider what to do 🤔… more to follow as things develop 😉👍🏼

[@edmoore3910]

Who flies an experimental plane in a tie??🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FlyingDarkLord]

The British! 😂👍🏼

[@DCSSKYRUNNERS]

Do you even have a experimental plane jajajajaja cheers mate ⚡️⚡️@edmoore3910

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@DCSSKYRUNNERS Absolutely! 😄 Don’t you?!?!

[@DCSSKYRUNNERS]

@@FlyingDarkLord hahahahhaha hopefully one day , but I was saying it to @edmoore3910 but still awesome that you replied to me

[@deetee-uk]

Do I sense a WT9 on the horizon 🙂

[@FlyingDarkLord]

We were very focused on buying the demonstrator that we reviewed, but things didn’t pan out as we had planned. Despite the initial disappointment we think actually this turned out for the better. We have a new plan but will make an update video once we are confident things are set in stone 😉 Watch this space! 👍🏼

[@johnmilner0859]

I thought one terrible minute that was the end of the channel & flying......

[@FlyingDarkLord]

It’s so strange… Without a plane I feel lost & was panicking about how the channel might survive 😳 But we have a plan & hopefully this will not be the last you see of us… one way or another! 😅 Thanks so much for your regular & continued support of the channel though. Great to have you on board 👍🏼

[@ianchick297]

@@FlyingDarkLord as Rod Stewart said there always a bigger better blonde 90 Knots and a great cockpit gets you where you want

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@ianchick297 😂 100% 👍🏼

[@ianchick297]

@@FlyingDarkLord come and fly around the Lake District great veiws great food and it’s like no where else

[@ianchick297]

Also moving on to a low wing carbon fibre dream machine your going to miss the epic south coast scenery

[@JohnProut-dw5sc]

Sooooooo…… I’m guessing we will see you at DL soon in a new whip? 👌

[@FlyingDarkLord]

You can’t keep me away! 😄👍🏼 Although it might be Easter time before I’m airborne again 🥲

[@JohnProut-dw5sc]

@@FlyingDarkLord the state of the field might keep you away for a while also… very water logged but still flyable (just) I have a 6hr session in the C42 this Thursday so hopefully no more rain between now and then 👍

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@JohnProut-dw5sc I don’t know what’s going on with the weather at the moment, but I want it to stop now! 😳

[@JohnProut-dw5sc]

@@FlyingDarkLord yep agreed…. Hopefully weather is kind to me on Thursday 😮

[@FlyingDarkLord]

@@JohnProut-dw5sc 🤞🏼

[@samrodian919]

If you're not sure, then why are you doing it?

[@FlyingDarkLord]

I have found, over the course of my life, that being in a relationship has many positive advantages. One of the great attributes is that your partner will often encourage you to experience something new or do something different that (if you were on your own) you would not normally have considered. My wife constantly encourages me to expand my horizons, & whenever I do so, I find that my life is richer & more colourful for it. So rather than getting stuck in a rut or routine with something we are familiar with, we are going to push the limits a little more & see what happens! 😊👍🏼 If we don’t have a good outcome then at least we’ll have a good story & have learnt something along the way 🤞🏼

[@Caroline_Tyler]

Not watched it yet but I'm guessing that plane that Eve was really liking is about to enter your lives.

[@ianchick297]

My same thoughts enjoy

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Well… initially you would have been spot on, but it didn’t quite go as we had expected! 😳 We have had to do a serious amount of research & some soul searching, but we thing we now have a plan 🤞🏼 Once we can see the light at the end of the tunnel we will make a video on the experience, so watch this space 😄👍🏼 Thanks for taking the time to comment & hopefully you got to watch the video in the end 🤞🏼