Are icon airplanes safe?

Icon has now delivered slightly more than 100 airplanes—and pilots’ initial concerns seem to have been borne out. Two A5s have been lost in fatal accidents, and at least four more were destroyed in nonfatal ones. Every one of them has been pilot error, according to NTSB and FAA reports.

How much does an icon seaplane cost?

The price for a fully equipped A5 will be US$389,000, while the base price will rise to US$269,000, although base models will not be delivered until 2019 at the earliest.

Do you need a seaplane rating for an Icon A5?

No. Flying an amphibian LSA does not require an additional seaplane rating; however, you would need to complete a Proficiency Check for operating the aircraft in a water environment.

Do you need a pilots license to fly an 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.

Is Icon aircraft still in business?

Contrary to the predictions of many naysayers, however, the company is still in business, it is producing airplanes—the Icon A5 amphibious light sport aircraft—and it is focused on extracting maximum efficiency from its production lines while still producing a high-quality recreational aircraft that people want to buy.

Is the ICON A5 a good airplane to learn to fly?

Whether you’re learning to fly an amphibious seaplane on the water or have never flown before, the A5 is the perfect airplane to get your feet wet. The ICON A5 is designed to be easy to fly, extremely safe, and a lot of fun.

What happened to icon’s plane?

There were no injuries, but the airplane was submerged in salt water up to its wings and a boat towed it to a marina. Icon’s first fatal accident on May 8, 2017, was both tragic and seemingly inexplicable.

Do you need a pilot certificate to fly an ICON A5?

The company boasted that a large percentage of its depositors were people who didn’t yet hold pilot certificates. And, since the Icon A5 is a light sport aircraft, they needed to obtain only sport pilot certificates that require half as much flying time as private pilot certificates.

Why choose icon flight training?

No matter which training option you choose, ICON Flight Training was designed from the ground up to change the way people learn to fly. Proprietary training materials and our course structure form the backbone of the curriculum and differentiate ICON student pilots before they ever set foot in the cockpit.