The price for a fully equipped A5 will be US$389,000, while the base price will rise to US$269,000, although base models will not be delivered until 2019 at the earliest.
How much does an icon plane cost?
A new plane called the Icon A5 is designed specifically for first-time pilots, and it starts at a relatively low price of $207,000. The A5 features an angle of attack indicator and an automotive-style cockpit.Dec 31, 2016
How much is the ICON A5 trailer?
The A5 retails for $389,000 fully loaded, or $269,000 for the base model, which doesn't include many options such as retractable landing gear, folding wings, passenger flight controls, upgraded avionics, cabin heater, and other features.Jul 26, 2018
How far can the ICON A5 fly?
300 nautical miles
Do you need a pilots license to fly an Icon A5?
The ICON A5 is a sexy new ultra-light amphibious sport aircraft that requires only a sport airplane license instead of the full private pilot license to fly. This is due to the shorter range of only 435 miles and top speed of 130 miles an hour.Mar 16, 2020
Can the ICON A5 fly IFR?
Can the A5 be flown in Instrument Meteorological Conditions? No. Per FAA accepted ASTM consensus standard F2245-13b, S-LSAs are limited to VFR flight.
How much runway does an Icon A5?
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Landing Distance (Runway on Standard Day/Sea Level,ft.): 530
Takeoff Distance (Water on Standard Day/Sea Level, ft.): 920
Landing Distance (Water on Standard Day/Sea Level, ft.): 840
Max Crosswind (kts.): 12
Service Ceiling (ft.): 15,000
Can the Icon A5 Glide?
Icon claims a 9:1 glide ratio for the A5. Even though we were at no more than 3,000 feet, it appeared that we could have made it all the way to the water, which was about 7 nm away, targeting the white line on the AOA. My flight with Brunn was a perfect introduction to the A5.Aug 19, 2015
Do you need a license to fly an ICON A5?
The ICON A5 is a sexy new ultra-light amphibious sport aircraft that requires only a sport airplane license instead of the full private pilot license to fly. ... Faster aircraft with longer range require a private pilot license in order to fly.Mar 16, 2020
What kind of license do you need to fly an ICON A5?
Sport Pilot License
Is the ICON A5 street legal?
In order for the A5 to be street legal, the outer portions of the horizontal stabilizer also need to be removed, a process that is quick and easy.Aug 19, 2015
What aircraft do not require a pilot's license?
You can choose among airplanes, gyroplanes, helicopters, gliders, balloons, or airships. If you are interested in flying ultralight vehicles, you don't need a pilot's license. You should also think about what type of flying you want to do.Mar 19, 2013
What happened to ICON A5?
Both the pilot and passenger were uninjured, but the aircraft took on water and submerged to its wings before being towed 8 miles (13 km) to a marina. This was the first official A5 accident. According to the NTSB report, the incident was caused by pilot error.