In Canada in 1978, Dale Kramer designed the Lazair and he and Peter Corley built the first prototype. This was one of the first twin-engine ultralights and the configuration marked an important step to increase the reliability of these simple and inexpensive aircraft.
The Lazair was among the first ultralights to attract serious attention from police officers interested in using these airplanes to aid law-enforcement. This particular aircraft was the second ultralight tested by officers of the Monterey Park Police Department in California.