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ICON A5 Brochure
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May 20, 2011
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ICON AIRCRAFT’S SOLE PURPOSE IS TO BRING THE FREEDOM, FUN, AND ADVENTURE OF FLYING TO ALL. ICON Aircraft POWERSPORTS AT 5,000 FEET The ICON A5. Easy to fly. Highly maneuverable. Breathtaking views. Created by an expert team of engineers and designers. It’s a whole new experience that transcends transportation and brings exhilaration back to flying. “I’ve done about every kind of flying, and my favorite is still flying low altitude, windows open, in a Light Sport Aircraft with my daughter. ICON hit the nail on the head with the design of the A5—it captures the essence of what great sport flying is all about.” KIRBY CHAMBLISS 5-Time U.S. Aerobatic Champion & Red Bull Air Race Champion Grass strips. Airports. Rivers and lagoons. Retractable landing gear for takeoff and landing almost anywhere. The potential destinations are endless. “This plane will open up a whole new way of flying and adventure for me—the kind of stuff I’ve daydreamed about my whole life.” CARL EDWARDS Champion NASCAR Driver RUNWAYS OR WATERWAYS Remote camping spots. Secluded beaches. Wakeboarding lakes. All reachable with the amphibious ICON A5. The inspired hull and Seawings design provides exceptional WATERSPORTS REDEFINED maneuverability and safety. ™ “At Mastercraft we’re all about making the most out of our play time— I see ICON as the same. ICON has an incredible team and product. The performance on the water is nothing short of amazing.” JOHN DORTON CEO Mastercraft Boat Company ART MEETS AVIATION Stunning. Sophisticated. Exciting. The perfect balance of design and performance. Winner of some of the world’s most prestigious design awards. “What really resonates with me is to see this team create such a sexy aircraft that will now make it possible for so many people to touch the sky.” SEAN TUCKER World Renowned Airshow Pilot 2010 Red Dot Design Award 2009 Gold Spark Design Award 2009 IDEA Gold Award (Transportation) 2009 IDEA People’s Choice Award 2008 ID Magazine Annual Design Review User-friendly controls. Smart ergonomics. Extraordinary visibility. Thoughtful, intuitive features that allow pilots to spend less time FORM + looking in and more time looking out. FUNCTION “ICON is like Apple Computer all over again—leveraging great design and engineering to deliver revolutionary products. I’m currently not a pilot, but the ICON A5 is an airplane even I’d learn to fly.” JOEL PETERSON Chairman JetBlue Airways NO AIRPORT NECESSARY It’s your new weekend escape. Retractable landing gear makes launching from your trailer onto land or water simple. Take off from a lake, land on a grass strip. It even stores easily at home. “The way I see the ICON A5 is like a motorcycle for the sky. The fact that the wings fold and it’s trailerable lets me take it anywhere. I can’t wait to fly mine from my house to my ranch to my lake.” JEREMY MCGRATH 7-Time Supercross Champion An unyielding commitment to safety. Low stall speed. Spin resistant design. GPS nav. Even an optional SAFE + SOUND parachute for peace of mind. “When I look at the ICON team and the careful consideration that has gone into every aspect of the A5, I have no doubt that this airplane will be extremely safe and reliable. I’m looking forward to flying the ICON A5.” PHIL CONDIT Former Chairman and CEO of The Boeing Company FEATURES + INNOVATIONS Recreationally focused Removable side windows Easy to fly Angle of attack indicator Overhead console Sport seating and baggage behind Auto or manual wingfold Retractable landing gear Highly maneuverable Amphibious freedom Enter / exit water on gear Store off-airport Launch / load on land Launch / load on water Complete airplane parachute Planing wingtips Easy docking High-visibility canopy GPS moving map Spin-resistant design Patent-pending wingfold lock Low landing speed Corrosion-proof composite airframe AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS ICON A5 Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) A A A A B C B B C C C B D F E I G H E F G H D D D E H F I J G GEN 25 ON LIGHTS 15 TRIM 2 HYD PUMP 30 ALT 30 MISC 10 E FLAPS 20 AVIONICS 10 F FUEL MAIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER A CENTER CONSOLE A B C D E OVERHEAD CONSOLE F G H I J Angle of Attack Airspeed Altitude Fuel Oil Temp F G H Oil Pressure Cylinder Head Temp Tachometer GPS Radio Transponder Landing Light Taxi Light Seawings™ Light Bilge Pump Landing Gear Trim Climate A B C D E F Airplane Parachute Cockpit Light Auto Wingfold Motion Wing Lock Circuit Breakers Fuel Shutoff A A B B C C D D E E High Visibility Canopy High Visibility Canopy Folding Wings Folding Wings Complete Airplane Parachute Complete Airplane Parachute Planing Wingtips Planing Wingtips Tail Handle + Tiedown Points Tail Handle + Tiedown Points F F G G H H I I Removable Side Windows Removable Side Windows Seawings™ Platforms Seawings™ Platforms Retractable Landing Gear Retractable Landing Gear Landing Light and Taxi Light Landing Light and Taxi Light B C D E SPECIFICATIONS – Seats: 2 – Maximum Takeoff Weight: 1430 lbs – Useful Load: 430 – 530 lbs (option dependent) – – – – – – Baggage: 60 lbs (maximum) Fuel (Auto Gas or Av Gas): 20 gal Maximum Speed (Vh): 105 kts (120 mph) Range: 300 NM (345 mi) Takeoff & Landing Distance: 750 ft Engine (Rotax 912 ULS): 100 hp DIMENSIONS – Interior Cockpit Width: 46 in – Wingspan: 34 ft – Aircraft Length: 22 ft – Aircraft Height: 7.1 ft – Trailered Width: 8.5 ft – Trailered Length: 28 ft – Trailered Height: 8.3 ft DESIGN FEATURES – Folding wings (manual or automatic) – Retractable landing gear (pure seaplane without gear is an option) – Seawings™ platforms for easy access and docking – Custom aircraft towing trailer (optional) – Landing light and taxi light – Night lighting package PERFORMANCE FEATURES – High-strength, lightweight carbon fiber airframe – – – – Amphibious design (land and water) High-performance wing and airfoil Reliable 100 hp Rotax 912 ULS engine Runs on auto gasoline or aviation gasoline COCKPIT FEATURES – Intuitive, sports car-like cockpit – GPS moving map – MP3 in-flight music port – High-visibility, wrap-around canopy – Removable side windows for open-air flight – Multiple storage compartments – Glass (LCD) multifunction display (optional) SAFETY FEATURES – Predictable flying characteristics – Low landing speed – Spin-resistant design – ICON complete airplane parachute (optional) – Wing angle of attack indicator (AoA) – Planing wingtips (in case of inadvertent water contact) STANDARD EQUIPMENT – Retractable landing gear – Folding wings (manual) – GPS moving map – Analog flight instrumentation (per ASTM LSA standards) OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT* – Automatic wingfold – ICON complete airplane parachute – Night lighting package – Seaplane configuration (no landing gear) – Attitude indicator – Glass (LCD) multifunction display – Custom A5 towing trailer *Equipment combinations limited by FAA-mandated empty weight limit for LSA’s. Automatic wingfold will not be available with landing gear. Performance specifications are estimates only. Specifications and features are not guaranteed to be true or accurate and are subject to change. Actual aircraft performance will vary depending on options installed on the aircraft. LEARN TO FLY Earn your license in three simple steps: Flight Training. Written Test. FAA Checkride. Enjoy. “These new FAA rules not only increase flight safety, but they stand to make aviation dramatically more accessible and affordable for all those who’ve ever dreamed of flying. I can’t wait to get my A5.” PETE BUNCE GAMA President, Former F-15 Instructor Pilot Due to recent regulation changes, becoming a pilot is now easier and more fun than ever before. The Federal Aviation Administration’s new Sport Pilot License (SPL) is all you need to fly an ICON A5. Training costs $3,000 - $5,000 per student and typically takes two weeks of full-time instruction (or train in multiple sessions). REQUIREMENTS – Valid driver’s license – Minimum 17 years of age – Good health (no FAA medical certificate is required) SPORT PILOT RESTRICTIONS – Daytime only – Good weather only – Uncontrolled airspace only (fly in controlled airspace with an instructor endorsement) – Limited to 10,000 feet above sea level (or 2,000 feet above ground level if above 10,000 feet) THREE EASY STEPS 1. Training: log at least 20 hours of flight training from an FAA Certified Flight Instructor 2. Testing: pass the standardized FAA written exam 3. Checkride: pass the oral exam and in-flight practical with an FAA-designated Sport Pilot Examiner WHERE YOU CAN FLY Over 99% of airspace in the United States is available to Sport Pilots. A Sport Pilot License alone permits flight in uncontrolled airspace. In addition, a Sport Pilot can obtain a towered airport endorsement from a flight instructor and fly into all but the eleven busiest airports in the country. For more information about open airspace in your local area, please visit www.iconaircraft.com. CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Jean-Marie Urlacher Jim Koepnick Randy Cordero Andy Barkin Ryan Brookshaw Matthew Gionta Cheryl Cotman Design: IGAWA DESIGN, LB/CA ICON AIRCRAFT, ICON A5, and SEAWINGS are trademarks or registered trademarks of ICON Aircraft, Inc. 12511 Beatrice Street, Los Angeles, CA 90066 T 424 201 3500 F 424 201 3512 E info@iconaircraft.com / iconaircraft.com