The Icon is a joy to fly, has several mission capabilities, and the Flight model seems just right.I for 1 would definitely buy one if I could get licensed for it.Some of you might remember, back in the sixties rumor said there would be flying cars by the year 2000. Well it took a bit longer, and it is also beautiful.

I only ever use the Icon for water landings to get like aerocaches or look at scenery up close.

I did not really like the Icon either until I saw this !http://www.iconaircr...rst-person.htmlFred.

That looks like a lot of fun. The editor in me objects to their use of the term "first person" (which is NOT featured in the video at all), though :).

The Icon is a joy to fly, has several mission capabilities, and the Flight model seems just right.I for 1 would definitely buy one if I could get licensed for it.

Check this video out, especially their custom simulator with humongous screens @4:52 onwards.http://www.iconaircr...-invention.htmlAt $139,000 for a base Icon model, they include lessons for two over a two week period and seems like ANYBODY can be trained, thanks to the FAA's new "Sport" classification. I also notice in one of the videos a parachute for the whole aircraft, should anybody be panic stricken when all else fails - and they have it shown as a picture rather than a video - understandable why they don't want to dwell too much on that !I don't have an extra $139,000 laying around but that multi-screen custom sim sure seems like the next best thing ! Wonder what other sceneries they have.How much for the sim ? If not for sale, the free MS Flight will suffice for now.

I for 1 would definitely buy one if I could get licensed for it.

Hey if you got the cash to splash and the will and desire, go for it! Sounds like getting trained and certified for it is probably not too big a deal due to the class of aircraft it falls into.

I only ever use the Icon for water landings to get like aerocaches or look at scenery up close.

And it is a blast to fly in that manner. I love landing on the water and listening to the water as it hits the aircraft, very realisitic. Plus it can be a lot of fun just using it as a boat so to speak and when you get tired or bored just go full bore and lift off for some flying fun...

The Icon A5 is a beautiful thing...It comes close to being the kind of thing one could rent for the day at an island resort.should we rent a catamaran?....some JetSkis?...go parasailing?...or take the two hour tutorial and try the Icon A5 adventure...buzz around the coastline?seriously - it comes pretty close to bringing flight to every man...well - maybe not Wallmart shoppers but...you know

Delivery Date: With over 500 delivery positions already assigned, the estimated delivery date of the next available Standard A5 position is 2015.

Just checked their buy page. If any of us is interested, we have some time to get licensed.

Just checked their buy page. If any of us is interested, we have some time to get licensed.

2015 is a long time off. Considering the low hour requirements for a LSA license (20 hours), they could be done in a month easily.Hook

There is one made for FSX in the library by Andreas Koerner, and it features folding wings!http://library.avsim.net/search.php?SearchTerm=icon+a5&CatID=fsxac&Go=Search

2015 is a long time off. Considering the low hour requirements for a LSA license (20 hours), they could be done in a month easily.Hook

If I recall, Icon plans on offering a week long course that will train you up, get you your 20 hours, and check you out on the Icon. Would say its quite a thing to swallow all in 1 week! Talk about cramming! Took me longer to get my motorcycle endorsement!

I was talking real life!!! A little extra hp and I would be standing in line for one!

Me too. 110-120 knots would have had me signed up already. Even my wife was excited when I showed it to her, and disappointed when I told her "it's too slow". Just imagine all the lakes up in the Sierras with an Icon and some camping gear...Very cool!

disappointed when I told her "it's too slow".

If the Icon is too slow, buy a Cessna 172. Oh wait, it's the same speed.Hook

If the Icon is too slow, buy a Cessna 172. Oh wait, it's the same speed.

Is it? You must have something wrong with yours if that's the case.

You must have something wrong with yours if that's the case.

Just going from real world experience from the last couple of times I was up in a C172. I know what the FSX Learning Center says, and I know what the pilot said, and I was watching the instruments at the time.If you've got one and you're running it flat out all the time, I'd hate to have your repair bills.Hook

The one I'm using (180HP) easily cruises at around ~110IAS at 2400 RPM ~65% power at 4500 ft. Not flat out by any means. We don't have the wheel fairings installed either.