https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzPm2u9GF1M
The Icon A5 is a fun little plane to fly around when you need the flexibility of landing on land and water. I'll show you the essentials of takeoff and landi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSUtuwxaczI
Just like with soft field takeoffs, a rough water takeoff requires an attentiveness to energy state of the aircraft, and watching out for Pilot Induced Oscil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0sEH2sHD-k
Icon A5 From the boat ramp to take off in less than 60 seconds. No airport, no problem! Just drive down the ramp, lift your wheels and away you go!

https://www.iconaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ICA012347-F_POH-A5-FE-ALL-CHAPTERS-ISSUE-A4.pdf
The ICON A5 is a two-seat, single-engine, amphibious Light Sport Aircraft. The A5 has a conventional high wing, tail-aft configuration with ailerons, flaps, elevator, rudder and water rudder control surfaces. The wings are manually foldable with the flight controls (ailerons and flaps) connecting automatically. The tricycle landing

https://www.iconaircraft.com/2020/05/05/how-to-fly-the-icon-a5-rough-water-operations/
This video is not meant to replace instruction or currency training with an A5 instructor, but rather to provide an overview of rough water landing and takeoff procedures. We hope you find it a helpful review. Enjoy this peek "behind the curtain" at how ICON Flight Training teaches rough water operations and procedures for A5 owners and pilots.

https://www.iconaircraft.com/a5/
Information and specs on the ICON A5 amphibious light-sport aircraft. The ICON A5 is one of the most advanced and safest light sport aircraft on the market. ... Takeoff Distance Runway 640 ft / Water 840 ft. Landing Distance Runway 590 ft / Water 700 ft. Engine: Rotax 912 (100 hp) *At standard conditions at sea level. More Specs . Dimensions

https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/aircraft/icon-aircraft/icon-a5-lsa-ambhib/
The A5 base price now is up to $359,000. The Icon A5 resting between sand and water. There were struggles with funding as the company sought investors—ultimately winding up with a strong infusion of foreign money, a similar route that other manufacturers have taken, including Cirrus, Piper and Continental Motors.

https://simpleflying.com/icon-a5-personal-seaplane-guide/
The ICON A5 is a standout choice for those seeking the thrill of flying combined with the freedom of water takeoffs and landings. This sleek and innovative aircraft blends the best elements of a plane, boat and even a sports car, offering unique experiences to adventurous spirits with a passion for exploration.

https://www.letsplayindex.com/video/icon-a5-water-takeoffs-and-landings-in-msfs2020-tutorial-20fx-94ekdw
This video covers the water taxi to water landing procedures of the ICON A5 aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. The checklists covered will include: Taxi, Takeoff, Approach, Landing. While these checklists and video have been created to be as authentic as possible, they are not to be used as a substitute for actual aircraft training.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFb1CqcNzX0
In this video we cover how to take off and land the ICON A5 on Lake Tahoe. The ICON A5 is an amphibious vehicle which can land in both water ways as well as

https://www.flightsim.com/forums/topic/44545-how-to-takeoff-amp-land-from-water-in-the-icon-a5/
Posted April 2, 2021. Today's video is all about how to start from the water, takeoff & land on water in the Icon A5. Flight Simmer since 2001 - Host of Flight Sim School, a YouTube channel that teaches newcomers to MSFS all the details they need to enjoy the game at it's fullest.

https://gearjunkie.com/motors/icon-a5-review
Flying Low & Slow. The Icon A5 is designed to cruise at about 85 mph, which is quite slow for an airplane. It uses a 100-horsepower Rotax engine that is super-efficient on fuel, burning about 4

https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/aircraft-guide/aircraft/icon-a5
Icon A5 . Specifications. Powerplant. Rotax 912iS, 100 hp. Propellers. Length. 23 ft. Height. 8 ft 1 in. Wingspan. ... Payload with full fuel. Fuel capacity. 20 gal. Baggage capacity. 60 lb. Performance. Takeoff distance ground roll. Runway 640 ft/Water 840 ft. Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle. Rate of climb sea level. Service ceiling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksY6xM8mO_Q
Interested in a test flight of the ICON A5? Sign up with our Demo Team to reserve a spot: https://bit.ly/2oYaJBmTake a look under the canopy of the ICON A5 a

https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/finding-icon-a5-pretty-difficult-to-steer-in-the-water-with-water-rudder-extended/447228
The Icon is a pretty nifty little plane that can land on either water or land. It's awesome to fly, but I'm finding it very challenging (read impossible) to steer once in the water. I have extended the water rudder after landing, raised the flaps and added a bit of power but pushing the rudder pedals just doesn't seem to have much effect.

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2544130-My-Icon-A5-won-t-take-off-from-water
At "rest", the airframe needs to "lean back". When on water, the motor is up top, and all the drag is on the bottom so it naturally wants to dip the nose. A bit of up elevator may help - careful though -- too much will tip stall her on takeoff! Flaps help too, but again, the best thing is reshaping the nose a bit.

https://www.iconaircraft.com/experience-icon/
VACAVILLE, Calif. - ICON Aircraft, maker of the revolutionary ICON A5 Light Sport Aircraft, is offering the Garmin G3X TouchTM flight display as a new option on Model Year 2021 ICON A5 Limited Edition aircraft. The G3X Touch 7" flight display, which will become available in mid-2021, replaces the Garmin aera® 796.

https://www.iconicrides.com/
Taxi and take off from the airport runway! Scenic views of the Smoky Mountains, Douglas Lake, and surrounding areas! ... Experiencing a water landing in the Icon A5 offers a unique and exhilarating thrill unlike any other. As you gently descend onto the water's surface, you'll be treated to scenic views and a serene glide that combines the

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnSNn9Ylvq4
Microsoft Flight Icon A5 start up procedure and take off from the sea

https://www.iconaircraft.com/flight-training/
Learn to Fly Your ICON A5. 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. Not yet a pilot. The ICON A5 is designed to be easy to fly, extremely safe, and a lot of fun. If you're not a pilot already, ICON has made obtaining your Sport Pilot

https://www.iconaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/POH-A5-FE-ALL-CHAPTERS-SAMPLE-ISSUE-A3-ICA012428-F.pdf
The ICON A5 is a two-seat, single-engine, amphibious Light Sport Aircraft. The A5 has a conventional high wing, tail-aft configuration with ailerons, flaps, elevator, rudder and water rudder control surfaces. The wings are manually foldable with the flight controls (ailerons and flaps) connecting automatically. The tricycle landing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20fx-94ekdw
This video covers the water taxi to water landing procedures of the ICON A5 aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. The checklists covered will include:

https://www.iconaircraft.com/2023/12/18/icon-aircraft-2023-year-in-review/
There are now more than 210 ICON A5's in 13 countries across the globe. We are extremely proud of this significant milestone and look forward to continued growth in the months and years ahead. ... In addition to weighing approximately eight pounds less than the stock A5 propeller, the new 4-blade improves takeoff distance by 10-12 percent