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Can you rent an ICON A5?

Can you rent an ICON A5?

Deposit holders pay $50 monthly dues, which covers A5 renter’s insurance, $250 per hour for the aircraft and can schedule the A5 up to 45 days in advance. Non-position holders pay a $500 initiation fee, $50 dues for insurance coverage, $300 per hour for the aircraft and can schedule the rental up to 30 days in advance.

How much does it cost to own an ICON A5?

All this comes at a hefty price tag, the ICON A5 costs 269,000 USD; however, for the fully equipped version the price is 389,000 USD.

Do you need a license for 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.

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How much does it cost to rent a private Cessna?

Aircraft Rental Rates

Aircraft Speed (kts) Rental Rate/Hr (wet)
Cessna 172 (N&P Models) 115 $129.00
Cessna 172 (180 hp) 120 $129.00
Cessna 172 RG 135 $170.00
Cessna 182R (230 hp) 137 $180.00

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.

What is the range of the Icon A5?

345 mi
ICON A5/Range

The A5 can fly or cruise at a maximum speed of 105k. Its maximum take-off weight is 1,430lb. The take-off and landing distance of the plane is 750ft and its range is 300 nautical miles.

Can you fly the Icon A5 at night?

Can the A5 be flown at night? FAA regulations do allow for a Private Pilot to fly an LSA at night, if properly equipped. With the night lighting package, the A5 is legal for night VFR flight operations.

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How fast is the Icon A5?

120 mph
ICON A5/Top speed

Do you need a seaplane rating for an ICON A5?

Is the Icon A5 street legal?

In order for the A5 to be street legal, the outer portions of the horizontal stabilizer also need to be removed, a process that is quick and easy.