Overall the article was pretty good, but the statement that the robbie and the CBi had the same amount of reserve power is somewhat amusing. Having flown both aircraft depicted, I can say, with confidence, that the CBi is a powerhouse compared to the robbie...
Talking about size of pilots...one of the guys flying the robbie in those pictures is actually the same size if not smaller than the guy in the CBi...maybe the robbie just made him look bigger?
my conclusion:
ROBBIE : ok x-c machine if you are solo...(you can store stuff in the other seat without fearing it will enter your lower back in cause of hard landing..and maybe even bring som fuel)
Also better than CB\CBi for instrument training...it is faster, more comfortable and flies level.
300: Better for day to day training...it can take a beating...Thats really all the 300 is good for, and its all it was ever designed for...I love the little thing
