Apex

Apex 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 Aéronautiques Parisiennes) CAP 10 training and CAP 232 single seater high performance aerobatic aircraft.
The Robin R-2000 type certificates and manufacturing equipment have been transferred to Alpha Aviation in New Zealand together with marketing rights outside Europe. The aircraft is marketed by them as the Alpha 2000 and they continue to supply the aircraft and parts to Apex.
In September 2008 Apex went into liquidation. Apex Aircraft was acquired by CEAPR (Coopérative des Ateliers Aéronautiques de la Région Parisienne) in late 2008.

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DR400 | R2000

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Apex DR400

The 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.
After acquisition of Robin by Apex in 1988, the Robin DR400 was produced as Apex DR400 until September 2008 when Apex went into liquidation.

Apex DR400/140B, registration PH-HLR, built 2005, serial number 2595
Volkel, Netherlands, 28 October 2017

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DR400 | R2000

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Apex R2000

The Robin R2000 Alpha name was applied to an aircraft sharing the fuselage of the Robin HR200, but with new wing and tail surfaces to allow aerobatics. The prototype R2000 Alpha flew on 15 January 1976 and production followed from 1977 to 1983. The aircraft features side-by-side seating, an innovative control stick mechanism which reduces the risk of blockage and an unusually large payload for an aerobatic aircraft, making it useful for overland trips as well.
After acquisition of Robin by Apex Aircraft in 1988, the R2160 model was returned to production with minor modifications in 1994. Production continued until 2004 when Alpha Aviation of New Zealand bought engineering jigs, equipment and worldwide production rights of both the Robin HR200 and Robin R2000 series.

Apex R2160, registration PH-SVN, built 2000, serial number 343
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), Rotterdam, Netherlands, 28 October 2016

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DR400 | R2000

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