Мировая Авиация 203

Самолет Freelance создавался на базе более раннего Nymph и не смог конкурировать с проектами фирм "Cessna", "Piper" и SOCATA.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1972 / 01 - Aircraft

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AXFB

The prototype Britten-Norman BN-3 Nymph light aircraft (115 hp Lycoming O-235-C1B engine)

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1975 / 01 - Aircraft

Britten-Norman BN-3 Nymph four-seat light aircraft (160 hp Lycoming O-320 engine)

Air International 1984-12

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-NACI   [2]

Desmond Norman conducted the first flight of the NAC 1 Freelance at Sandown on the IoW on 30 September 1984, accompanied by Anthony Brown. The Freelance, produced by NDN Aircraft Ltd and to be marketed and distributed by newly-formed Norman Aeroplane Co Ltd, is a multi-role four-seater based upon the Britten Norman BN-3 Nymph. Re-registered G-NACI, the prototype Freelance in fact uses parts of the original Nymph, but has the more powerful 180 hp Lycoming engine.

Air International 1986-11 / Airdata File - FI86

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-NACI   [2]

The Norman Freelance made its first Farnborough appearance, close to two years after making its first flight, and demonstrated the speed and simplicity of its wing-folding capability.

Air International 1986-11 / Airdata File - FI86