I’m generally biased in favor of anything that flies, but truth be told there have been a few light-sport aircraft that I haven’t enjoyed flying. I felt that those airplanes were so light on the controls that it was rather unsettling. While the Icon A5 looks cool, I was prepared for the worst when I went to fly the two-seat amphibian. Boy, was I in for a surprise.
Icon A5 Light-Sport Aircraft Review
Key Takeaways:
- The Icon A5 is a "badass" two-seat amphibious light-sport aircraft designed as a "flying toy" for the power sports market, prioritizing aesthetics, safety, and exceptional ease of flight for both experienced pilots and non-pilots.
- The author was impressed by its surprisingly stable and user-friendly flying characteristics, highlighting its intuitive Angle of Attack (AOA) indicator and advanced spin-resistant design, which made landings and controlled flight at the edge of a stall remarkably easy.
- Icon's design philosophy emphasizes accessibility, featuring a simplified cockpit, folding wings for transport, and comprehensive training programs catering to a significant number of non-pilot deposit holders, despite a higher-than-expected price point of $247,000.
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