ApexApex Aircraft (1988-2008) was a French company devoted to light aeroplane manufacture. It marketed three ranges of light aircraft which it branded Robin, Alpha and CAP. The "Robin" range is the former Avions Robin DR400 4-seater aircraft of wooden construction, the "Alpha" range is the former Avions Robin R-2000 all-metal 2-seater aircraft series, and the "CAP" range is the former Mudry/CAP Aviation's (Constructions AĆ©ronautiques Parisiennes) CAP 10 training and CAP 232 single seater high performance aerobatic aircraft. Apex DR400The Robin DR400 is a wooden sport monoplane, conceived by Pierre Robin and Jean Délémontez. It is an improved version of the DR300 and first flew in 1972. It has a tricycle undercarriage, and can carry four people. The DR400 aircraft have the "cranked wing" configuration, in which the dihedral angle of the outer wing is much greater than the inboard, a configuration which they share with Jodel aircraft. This model is considered easy to fly by many and quiet during flight due to its wooden frame. Apex DR400/140B, registration PH-HLR, built 2005, serial number 2595
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