The Group

The Robin Flying Group enjoys distinctive advantages:


• Choice of delightful Robin DR400s to fly

• No capital investment required, no membership fees, no annual or monthly charges

• No long-term commitment demanded - joining and leaving are easy


We believe that we have struck an ideal balance between rental of club/school aircraft, with all its frustrations, and solo private ownership with its risks and poor economics.


This is achieved by leasing our aircraft on a fully maintained basis, keeping the financial risk out of the group.  We pay for our flying by buying “blocks”, with the hourly rate depending on the size of the block - see Costs.  By paying “up front”, we get to fly delightful aircraft at extremely reasonable cost without hidden surprises.


We are fortunate to fly some of the finest Robins anywhere, supported by Exavia which specialises in DR400 sales, maintenance and management. Operating from the company’s premises at Exeter Airport our group also benefits from maintenance on-site and professional management.


Our flexible arrangement enables us to vary the number of aircraft on line to suit members’ needs. We have operated up to four aircraft in the height of summer, three most of the time and occasionally two for brief periods  in the depth of winter.


Unlike flying clubs and schools, our operations are not dominated by training, so our members enjoy much more autonomy and far better access to aircraft.


Outstanding availabilty has meant that members rarely need to book aircraft far in advance and can easily go flying when they feel like it or the weather looks inviting.


It has also allowed complete freedom for members to take aircraft away touring – whether a single aircraft for a day, or two or three aircraft for several days. This has been accomplished with no “downtime charges”,  “minimum hours requirements” or similar deterrents to just going flying and enjoying it! What members say they like about the Robin Flying Group:


What members say they appreciate about the Robin Flying Group:


• Friendly and supportive (but not intrusive) atmosphere

• Superb aircraft kept hangared

• Ideal location for year-round flying

• Outstanding availability – ad hoc and touring

• Convenience, freedom from hassle and ease of operation

• Avoidance of financial risk

• Absence of restrictions and petty rules

• Good friends to fly with

• Multi aircraft fly-outs

• Low cost