ICON A5 Light Aircraft

Although I’m not a pilot myself, I come from a family of aviators. Both my father and brother have logged countless hours in the cockpit of jets and planes so aviation was often a topic of conversation in our house growing up. Having seen many types of military and civilian aircraft up close I was truly astonished by an remarkable new light aircraft to hit the market called the ICON A5

From the clean lines of the airframe to the innovative cockpit interior the A5 is a sight to behold. Beauty, however is not skin deep. This plane has innovations that rival many small aircraft yet it costs considerably less. The reason for this is that ICON’s team of designers, aero engineers, avionics experts and test pilots did not set out to simply build a plane. They set out to build one of the best light aircraft in the world and make it available to more than just the uber-rich jet-setting millionaire. Their end goal was to create products that not only deliver great functional benefit but also deeply inspire people on an emotional level. The ICON A5 certainly delivers on these requirements.

To start the innovative swept wing design of the allows it to be highly transportable so it can literally hit the road within minutes of landing. The A5 has a watertight body with retractable landing gear providing added flexibility when airstrips are not within range. Its innovative airframe combined with a spin resistant wing design gives the A5 a level of responsiveness not found in many light aircraft allowing it to safely cruise at lower speeds without stalling. It is powered by the reliable 100 hp Rotax 912 iS engine that accepts both aviation fuel and standard unleaded gasoline. These features give the aircraft a range of up to 350 nautical miles at a maximum speed of 120 mph.

The cockpit is equally as impressive with meticulously designed features and styling most commonly found in high end luxury automobiles. Furthermore, since safety is always a concern for pilots, the ICON A5 is equipped with a highly unique parachute system that can be deployed in the event of an engine failure allowing the aircraft to glide safely to the ground.

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If you are a pilot and have the means this is one aircraft that is truly a game changer. That being said, you don’t need to be a pilot to appreciate the sheer beauty of the ICON A5. To learn more about its full range of capabilities and all its innovative features visit their website at www.iconaircraft.com.

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