Well I got to see a Icon A5 today. These things are pretty cool. They're a plane helicopter and boat all in one.(although the A5 has a propeller it is not a helicopter so I guess it's just a plane boat 😔) Now I have heard of these before but didn't know much about them so I Googled it.
According to Google The ICON A5 is an American amphibious light-sport aircraft designed and produced by ICON Aircraft. A concept aircraft was first flown in 2008, and creation of the production tooling began in December 2012. The first production aircraft made its first flight on July 7, 2014, and made its public debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on July 27, 2014. A year later at AirVenture, it was temporarily donated to the youth group Young Eagles, although the first official A5 customer deliveries did not occur until 2016.
Range: 345 mi
Top speed: 120 mph
Weight: 1,001 lbs
Wingspan: 34′ 0″
Unit cost: 269,000–389,000 USD (2018)
Engine type: Rotax 912
Designed to make flying simple, the Icon A5 has been described as a sports car with wings that maneuvers like a Jet Ski.
The Icon A5 unfortunately does not have the best safety record. I believe this is due to inexperienced pilots flying at low altitudes changing from water to air. Too much room for error.
Icon says Coordinate your custom training plan.
To fly the Light Sport ICON A5, you’ll need your Sport Pilot License (SPL). Your Sport Pilot License will take about 4 weeks to complete. If you’re already a Sport Pilot or above, ICON offers two transition courses depending on your previous experience.
Well I didn't know what it was and despite people being stupid in them some losing their lives, I think they have a really cool innovative design and 120 mph top speed isn't necessarily super fast but it's still fast in the water and in the air.
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That's cool as hell!!
I’ve seen a few before but it’s just an airplane and a boat (aka seaplane) it’s sadly not a helicopter as well
I realized that I misspoke. But it does have a propeller.😁
Yes it does!