Flying a timeless European LEGEND - The Robin DR401: Better than ever.

Robin Aircraft is a french general aviation airplane manufacturer with a big history. The DR401 is the companies best-selling plane, its design has been around since the 1970s. Until today Robin's planes are traditionally made from wood, which sets the company apart from almost all the others in the market. In this video I will fly a current model of the DR401 and find out about its weaknesses and strengths.

BIG Thanks to Michael, the flight instructor in this film. The plane is owned by the traditional flying club "Motorfluggruppe Basel" in Bale. Find out more on the club here:

www.mfgbasel.ch

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Want to know more about the history of Robin aircraft? Find the full documentary (french) here:
   • History of the Jodel Aircraft (French)  

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I used some small segments of a video-series featuring the build-process of the DR401 that Robin Aircraft uploaded themselves on their channel.

Find the video here:
   • Fabrication du DR401 - La Menuiserie ...  
For the entire video-series:
   • Fabrication du DR401  

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Content in this video:
00:00 A guitar on the apron...?
01:39 Overview, material and engine options
03:20 Unmatched useful load
05:08 Walkaround
06:42 The flight part 1
14:46 A look back in time
17:11 The flight part 2

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Music in this video:

Track: Summer Vibes
Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios
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   • [No Copyright Music] Summer Vibes - C...  

Track: Waves Music
composed and recorded by Oak Studios
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   • [No Copyright Music] Waves - Chill Lo...  

Track: Summer
Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios
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   • [No Copyright Music] Summer - Happy F...  

Track: Jazz In Paris
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Track: Morning Light
Music by Lesfm - Royalty Free / No Copyright Music
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   • Morning Light - Ambient Guitar (Royal...