Icon A5 is a seaplane manufactured by Icon Aircraft. A very interesting and most unique machine in the line of seaplanes and airplanes in the world.
Uniqueness is present in many elements that we talk about in our article. The main reason for the plane is that it can land both on water and on a solid surface. The design is equipped with a retractable chassis, allowing you to make a seaplane from an airplane and back. This design collects a number of boundaries and gives you freedom of choice and the ability to expand for takeoff and landing.
We are used to the fact that the wings of an airplane are always in one constant position. In each airplane, the wings have their own direct span. This type of design requires more space during taxiing, parking in a hangar and transportation, compared to a helicopter. The developers of the Icon airplane solved this problem quite simply and effectively by creating a wing design with the ability to fold most of it parallel to the fuselage.
It is quite easy and simple to fold the wings in a couple of minutes, and fix them in the standard provided positions and latches, and most importantly, this procedure does not require special physical strength. Each pilot will be able to very quickly and easily prepare the airplane for flight or fold it to reduce the dimensions. Thanks to this feature, the folded airplane takes up no more space than, for example, a Robinson 44 or 66. Accordingly, the airplane is convenient for transportation, it can be stored on water, on land, in a hangar and even at home in the garage. It can be rolled out onto the shore, then launched into the water and take off. A very technological and innovative solution for an airplane.
The design of the seaplane is very modern, futuristic, both outside and inside. Carbon fibers, carbon and other lightweight materials are used in the manufacture of the aircraft to reduce weight. Inside, the plane is very similar to a car, it is quite easy to start and control.
The distance that it can cover reaches 600 km, at a speed of 150 km / h, which is already quite good. You will probably be surprised, but this machine consumes 15 liters of fuel per hour, which is not unimportant, ordinary, familiar to all of us gasoline. You can refuel anywhere. If you do not take into account operating costs, then this ratio of fuel consumption is comparable to a trip in a regular car.
The designers took care of safety. The plane is equipped with a parachute system. In an emergency, this can be useful and be an extremely useful option. But like any equipment, the plane undergoes formal maintenance and the risks of failure are reduced to a minimum or practically absent.
The plane is made for pleasure, it can turn a lake into an airport. Its main goal and task is for you to get indescribable emotions, impressions and delight.
Icon A5 — new opportunities and always open sky!
07 DECEMBER 2021