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Seagull’s first
confrontation with the public has taken place, the Roll Out is over. In front of an
audience of well over two hundred invited people, Province Governor Gerard Larsson held the inauguration
ceremony (if that’s what we should call it). Accompanied by smoke,
flashing lights and music, the withdrawing curtain gave the audience a first
glance of the LN-3. Spontaneous applauding followed. Then a number of
speeches by hi ranked officials within the Swedish General Aviation: Mr. Ulf Edlund, Chairman
of the Swedish Aviation Historical Society. Mr. Rolf Björkman, General
Secretary of KSAK (Royal Swedish Aero Club). Mr. Lars Malmbom, Chief
Officer with ALMI (Government funded company for Swedish risk capital
and innovation support). Mr. Thomas Backman, CEO for the Swedish Ultra Light
department within KSAK. Mr. Freddy Stenbom, Swedish Aerial Photographer number one. After the
speeches the public was welcomed up on the stage for a “hands-on”
look at the Seagull. The Roll Out was a very positive experience with
numerous encouraging judgments about the LN-3 design. Back-stage agony When we
planned this Roll Out several months ago, we should have given it one single
day or at least a couple of hours more. As it turned out the last days, we
were furiously working almost around the clock still without getting 100%
ready (maybe there is no 100% ready). We had planned to have the strobe
lights flashing and the LN-3 coming down from the ceiling, something we had
to skip because of time shortage. Another thing we planned was to weigh the
Seagull and present the empty weight on a big sign. We did that the day after
before we dismantled for the return to factory. The scales summed up at Next phase
on the project will be to hone up and make everything ready for the first
flight. A full scale proof loading of the wings will certainly also be
important. Thanks for your
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