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G-OYIO Robin DR400/120 Dauphin 2+2

Imported by us from Belgium in 2007, IO has been a mainstay of our fleet for many years, epitomising the superb flying qualities of the DR400. Offering a brisk 105kts on a frugal 24 litres per hour, IO is effectively a 3-seater, with the rear seat limited to 120kg.

IO also makes an excellent economical tourer and has travelled far and wide in our ownership – including a voyage to Africa and crossing the Alps (seen here at Innsbruck, en route to Venice in 2017).

G-CEKO Robin DR400/100 Cadet

KO was imported from Holland by us in 2008. Designed specifically for training, the Cadet is the two-seat version of the DR400. Apart from the absence of a rear seat and third row of windows, KO is virtually identical to IO and OS (with the same engine, performance and handling) so we use the three aircraft interchangeably. Alhough not as perfectly suited to long range touring as our other aircraft, KO has nevertheless flown as far afield as Morocco

G-LEOS Robin DR400/120 Dauphin 2+2

Another mainstay of our training fleet, OS has near-identical characteristics to G-OYIO and is in spectacularly beautiful condition – without doubt one of the finest DR400s anywhere. OS also benefits from additional avionics for instrument flight and an auxiliary fuel tank conferring massive range. Seen here with a proud student who has just landed from his first solo!

G-CCZX Robin DR400/180 Regent

Outwardly similar to IO and OS, ZX is in reality a very different animal. With a larger engine (180hp), performance and handling are noticeably more sporty. Though still benign and easy to fly, ZX’s 125kt cruise speed means that things happen notably faster than in KO, IO and OS, so ZX is not normally used for the early stages of training.

Unsurprisingly, ZX is a favourite for members travelling far afield – as far as Dubrovnik, Malta, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica and Africa in recent years.