 The demonstration received considerable press coverage, the majority of which being largely positive; reportedly, the craft was dubbed by some in the media as "the flying saucer".On 13 June 1959, the second sea trial was performed, which included full power runs and emergency ditching drills being tested; experience from this trial run resulted in the rapid addition of a hydrodynamic planning bow to reduce the tendency of the craft to dib into waves.Later tests were also conducted, including the first operational transition between land and water to prove its true amphibious capabilities, which had been viewed as a vital attribute.