Is the Icon A5 safe?

Is the Icon A5 safe?

Safety-wise, the A5 fleet has had seven accidents, two fatal. In my view, with just 100 out there, this is too few to judge the airplane fairly.

How fast does the ICON A5 go?

120 mph
ICON A5/Top speed

Do you need a license to fly 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.

Do you need a license to fly ICON A5?

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.

What is the price of the ICON A5?

All this comes at a hefty price tag, the ICON A5 costs 269,000 USD; however, for the fully equipped version the price is 389,000 USD. The ICON A5 runs on 91 octane car fuel or 100LL aviation fuel. It has range of 427nm (491 miles / 790 km) with 45 minutes reserve fuel. It seats 1 pilot + 1 passenger.

What kind of avionics are available on the ICON A5?

*Currently Available on A5 Limited Edition (S-LSA). The standard avionics configuration on the ICON A5, the aera 796 provides 3-D Navigation with Multi-Function Display (MFD) and Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) capability.

What kind of fuel does the ICON A5 use?

The ICON A5 runs on 91 octane car fuel or 100LL aviation fuel. It has range of 427nm (491 miles / 790 km) with 45 minutes reserve fuel. It seats 1 pilot + 1 passenger. There A5 has room to fit up to 60 lbs (27.2 kg) of baggage.

What is an A5 light sport aircraft?

The A5 reinvents recreational aviation and lets you bring the exhilaration of flight to life like never before. Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) are targeted to pilots who primarily fly for recreation. LSA are designed to be easy to fly, lightweight, and have low operating costs. New for 2021