Lambert Aircraft Engineering plans to start building the proof of concept Mission M212-100 prototype this month. It is also awaiting certification of the air-cooled Zoche ZO 01A engine to kick-start flight testing next year.
The manufacturer, based in Kortrijk, Belgium, has completed destructive wing tests on the single-engined Mission M212-100 aircraft at its factory in Geluveld, Western Belgium, under the supervision of the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
Lambert is aiming to receive both US and UK approval for the two-seat aircraft, which has been designed around the Zoche diesel engine.
The German-built 110kW (150hp) Zoche powerplant, which is scheduled for certification in the fourth quarter of the year, is designed to run on low-cost jet and diesel fuel and offer a cost-efficient alternative to existing engines.
Source: Flight International
