Champion Lancer

Champion 402 Lancer
General information
TypeCivil training aircraft
ManufacturerChampion Aircraft Corporation
Number built25[1]-36[2]
History
Manufactured1963[2][1]
Introduction date1963
First flight1961[2][1]
Developed fromChampion 7FC Tri-Traveler

The Champion 402 Lancer is a twin-engine trainer produced by Champion Aircraft, a high-wing monoplane based on the tricycle gear Champion 7FC Tri-Traveler, but with wing-mounted Continental O-200-A engines.[3] The Lancer first flew in 1961 and production began in 1963.[4] The Lancer seats two in a tandem configuration with dual flight controls; the pilot in command or student pilot normally occupies the front seat.

  1. ^ a b c Simpson 1991, p. 12.
  2. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference Plane and Pilot was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Schlaeger, Gerald J. (January 1964). "Pilot Report: Champion Lancer". Flying: 45, 58, 60.
  4. ^ "N9931Y, The Unusual Twin Engine 1963 Champion Lancer 402, Rev. 1". Airport-Data.com. 5 March 2007. Retrieved 7 October 2014.