ICON A5 Demo Flight

Price: $400k+
Specs: www.iconaircraft.com/a5/
I got the great opportunity to fly with a fellow ForeFlight guy today in the ICON A5. Brint took me up for a quick hop to splash in a bit of water and get a good feel for how capable the airplane really is. I expected to like it, but after flying it I REALLY like it. :)
I didn't do any commentary on this video, figured the intercom audio spoke for itself. We flew out of 3R9 airport: Lakeway Airpark. Really cool little place.

[@JasonFlies]

If you like this video please do SUBSCRIBE! It keeps me motivated to do more! :)

[@damianhernanadez3083]

I come to watch this video at least once a week anyone reading don’t snooze on my guy

[@landrodaoud1531]

Can it glide well without power?

[@pattebaazi7301]

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[@thatguyalex2835]

This plane looks so futuristic. :) Looks like a flying car or something along those lines.

[@Ryorr]

I think flight simulator 2020 it's the best advertising for the icon A5

[@ryancnayr]

Ikr I really want one even though I can’t afford it XD

[@HypePerformanceGroup]

It has been, omg I want to sell my house and buy one

[@chrisfry2704]

@@ryancnayr 8i

[@craigweaver5671]

that's why I'm here

[@bugatti314159]

Definitely. When I got FS I flew only the Icon for the first two days and didn't even try any other planes! The sim version seems to fly exactly like the live videos I've seen. Love this plane.

[@algenalbritten3056]

That is still one of the most fun planes I have flown! Being able to fly with the windows open adds to that immersive experience.

[@JasonFlies]

So true! Any airplane where you can take off the windows or doors is awesome in my book!

[@tvegas]

If these ever become affordable some decade, i can see this being one of the first 'air' cars to go mainstream.

[@bezimienny1337]

It will only get more expensive because inflation and covid

[@DavideCarbonell]

it will, I do not think this aircraft will reach a big popularity. People with the kind of money to buy a $400,000 aircraft (which is too much money for this airplane in my opinion), will buy a way more serious airplane. Just wait half a decade and the price will get down drastically.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

@@DavideCarbonell I agree. I think the icon is absolutely awesome, but you could get a decked out cessna A-185F on floats that will be better at most things for that same price.

[@DavideCarbonell]

@@FlyingGrimaud absolutely.

[@d.n.3652]

I sure hope not. Traffic in the sky would be congested

[@adamrasmussen1839]

This is the coolest plane ever! I love how simple it is but still has so many cool features.

[@iconaircraft]

Cool video. Glad you enjoyed the flight!

[@Steven-zp8hf]

I'm more amazed at all the homes that have their own access to the runway! Holy cow that's awesome. And holy cow I'm poor :-(

[@JasonFlies]

Really pretty place, for sure!

[@RadioACtiveN3Rd]

I mean, it's cool..but I can't imagine that peaceful..haha

[@mateoreyes7415]

What air park is this?

[@andy219100]

@@mateoreyes7415 Lakeway Airpark (3R9)

[@thatguyalex2835]

@@RadioACtiveN3Rd Yeah, airplanes can be loud, lol... So glad I live away from an airport.

[@rauleli]

Wow!! This is the most realistic video experience flying an icon a5 i´ve found! From the take off to the final landing! That camera or the video editing, holding steady the background, gives a much more truer feeling of the whole scenario! Congrats! And thank you for sharing this experience!

[@JasonFlies]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@-108-]

It's called a gimble.

[@rauleli]

@@-108-Video stabilization, it is called.

[@-108-]

@@rauleli A gimble is the tool that is used to stabilize the footage. A camera gimbal uses motors and sensors to stabilize footage by detecting and counteracting movements in real-time. It adjusts the camera's position to keep it steady, resulting in smooth and stable footage even when the camera or operator moves.

[@rauleli]

@@-108- I know what a gimble is. I dont think they used a gimble in the gopro (or whatever camera they used) inside cookpit. But thanks for the explanation.

[@nejcribic]

I came here from the Microsoft flight sim game and I love this!

[@damianhernanadez3083]

Best video on this plane yet thank you!!!

[@JasonFlies]

Wow, thanks!

[@Jerrys_missing_finger]

That runway landing was chefs kiss... gusty approach to perfect touchdown and instructors reaction, good stuff

[@edwindeleon]

If I ever win the lottery this is the first thing I would buy!!

[@Danboi.]

Exactly what I just wrote too😂

[@jannsander]

This is an awesome and thoughtfully designed craft if I've ever seen one

[@PaulGarthAviation]

Really fun to watch. Awesome aircraft. What really stood out was the competence and demeanor of the CFI.

[@JasonFlies]

Yeah, he's an accomplished pilot who is nice and relaxed. Made for a really fun yet educational time!

[@MattZaycYT]

I can't believe how soft this is. Beautiful.

[@petecicero]

Hell of a job on this flight. That was awesome thanks

[@astroj8549]

Amphibian planes are awesome🙌🏾💯🌊great water landing

[@YuriUK]

That’s it now I’m hooked I need to fly of these ASAP! Wow what a lovely airplane to fly.

[@remrettgorden2566]

This is a fantastic video thanks for sharing it with us!

[@bryantg7641]

You can even see on the video the airplane begin to accelerate when you relieve back pressure on the stick and it really gets in the step !!!! Super cool deal !!!

[@Saschabrix]

supper gentle plane :D love it !

[@_positivethinking8900]

정말 멋진 비행입니다. 하늘도 멋지고요 특히 수면위로 착륙할수 있는 기능은 대단합니다 멋진 영상 잘보았습니다 👍👍👍

[@ESM55]

Incredible how it lands and takes off easily on the water!

[@whatisgeneralaviation8874]

Looks like so amazing to fly !!

[@sais9221]

Now if only I can afford to buy a fast computer to fly this sim at this level of graphic setting turned on all the way... Great video the plan is super cool!

[@Gamerguy-501]

Holy car plane! The minute I saw this on MFS2020 I couldn’t even believe the fact that the cockpit looked so much like a car in which it’s not hard to start up

[@thatguyalex2835]

It's almost like a flying car. This is how all airplanes should be. Easy to start, screw the checklists*, and off to flying. *JK, actually, you must still follow checklists. While I don't pilot aircraft, it is good to follow safe procedures to prevent a possible accident.

[@user-bd1vu6so7e]

Specs

[@Republic3D]

Such a cool airplane! Looks like so much fun!

[@duskgolem3793]

the most inspirational thing ever

[@nedstudios6490]

HOW COOL!!! Ive never seen an Icon intact before.

[@Skopikman]

That us one dream of my! She is intuitive! It's like if I would be a plane - I would be Icon A5 ! Magnificent!

[@evolicious]

For real, I thought this was a msf2020 video, just shows how real that sim is

[@syed.d6although890]

انتي فتاه تريد الزواج

[@NorthernLaw_]

This is a really cool aircraft, always like it since I found it

[@rrocketman]

Great to see. Awesome little aircraft👍

[@nicholasswanson987]

That was awesome. Give a guy a chance to go up in such a cool air craft without spending money to do it. I'll never afford one but a guy can dream.

[@Parr4theCourse]

Such a COOL plane!!!

[@PhillipZeToaster]

That would be a beautiful experience. Would love to own one of those one day.

[@tydra74]

perfect place where to live, awesome airplane. Nice life there.

[@MatheusA-xo6vc]

This aircraft is a dream!

[@kman2783]

I would love to use this in Alaska in the summer. Think of all the sightseeing you could do, wow! The Icon -A5 is absolutely amazing. Thank you for the great demo. 😎

[@JasonFlies]

yeah, it would be fun there! Assuming it can handle the higher altitudes, you could explore a lot!

[@kman2783]

@@JasonFlies Hey Jason, check out a video on KZbin called. ( Mountain flying in the ICON A5 ) that girl can fly. 😎

[@es8559]

Looks so fun!

[@torkdork69]

Coolest looking Volkswagen I have ever seen.

[@derfderfson]

The thing has an effing parachute???? Thats awesome!

[@barackobama2722]

Super. ICON - the best of

[@sarasandoval771]

C’ mon lottery! I love that plane!💕

[@mycoulrich2877]

So sweet! I want one!!

[@ar15gator]

Totally Love this aircraft

[@neilsimmons9582]

Impressive aircraft! Seems super easy to start-up and fly.

[@damianhernanadez3083]

Happy 4th of July God bless America 🇺🇸

[@nielknox]

Thank you!

[@bigstr9178]

Wow awsome! One day I would Love to own this. hopefully soon.

[@MrGgdan1]

One of my fav amphibious airplane...love the 180° cockpit view

[@two_wanderedsouls]

Love the layout it looks like a cars dashboard

[@danielecarmona]

I'm a FS2020 user and i love icon A5

[@MarkRiddellRacing]

Amazing wee plane for explorers

[@o.h3887]

Same

[@icanhaskpop1239]

Yep, same here. :)

[@RicoAbroad]

That thing is sick!

[@hairsiluet]

It is the new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 🛩

[@douglas-s-silva]

Man... just awesome

[@flex5002]

and im was wondering why i cant start up the engine on mfs2020, must hold ignitions for 6 seconds...

[@andenbrown22]

not sure if your tracking but there is also a fuel switch you have to switch on, its above your head took me a bit to realize it lol

[@phdragon34]

@@andenbrown22 Lol, I didn't see that little switch, thanks!

[@HypePerformanceGroup]

What a great video!

[@JasonFlies]

Thank you!

[@rezapratama8609]

Holy macaroni, it can roam the road, float the lake, and it can soar the sky!

[@cstarr190]

I will definitely be purchasing one of these in the near future.

[@vinisius]

it´s getting harder to get.

[@MADhaseX]

This is not a plane... this is a flying car... it's so easy to fly, even my 7 year old son did it after a few minutes in the sim. And in this video, it looks exactly the same.

[@blastofo]

The perfect sightseeing aircraft.

[@arda-to5dp]

What a cool airplane

[@W4ABN]

Fantastic flight. Really nice seeing how the wings are folded too.

[@mongosmetals8154]

My favorite plane to fly in MSFS 2020.

[@flyingalex90]

what a nice Light Aircraft👍😎✈

[@bozotheclown935]

Seriously Smart Design. Love to have one...

[@TvLokikanal]

Super

[@rooseveltdumornay4954]

I've been on the fence about this plane. But, this video is starting to change my mind about it

[@JasonFlies]

it really is a lot of fun!

[@channelvr1293]

i fly this plane all the time in MSFS2020 in VR ... man it's sooooo relaxing ;-)

[@Josh-bl7hh]

Very impressive landing at 19:05, keep up the good work!

[@JasonFlies]

Thanks so much! I surprised myself on that one :)

[@johnnymomascaro]

my new plane! awesome

[@seannesbitt3156]

Add that to your hanger you got all the bases covered. High and fast in the TBM and low and slow with the windows off in the A5. Life is good!

[@JasonFlies]

Yeah, good combo idea!

[@doolittlegeorge]

@@JasonFlies I'm surprised Icon doesn't make an enclosed trailer specific for the item for keeping the vehicle clean and possible to even tow and launch at a boat ramp. Doesn't look longer than a 53 foot truck trailer to me anyways nor 13.6 feet high. Not sure about the width tho.

[@Jpilgrim30]

Omg how am I just seeing this? I have to have one of these one day

[@ze2004]

love that plane

[@lelland8164]

The no. 1 killer aircraft

[@nikfinance]

Отличный самолет! Записал себе в список покупок :)

[@waqarsyed6641]

Very cool. Awesome

[@STRIDER_503]

I bought Flight Simulator 2020 just to fly this beauty, so easy to fly, love it!

[@UmutUfukUtku]

that was so much fun really.

[@JasonFlies]

Thanks much!

[@Dem1g0ds]

Looks like a really awesome plane to have in the keys or south florida

[@Michal_Wlodarczyk2100]

It's more like a flying car than a plane 😀

[@stevensardar2835]

Interior was designed by some Bmw designer ahahha

[@Orikix]

@@stevensardar2835 i can see that🤣

[@user-by4nj5wt8t]

진짜 다른거 다필요없이 이거 한대만갖고있으면 인생행복하게 살수잇것다..

[@DUCATI-uw5le]

Splendido 😊 👏 👏 👏

[@IconicFlight]

Great video to use to review. Only nit pick is the aileron connection you pointed out is not like the Corsair wing at all but the S2 Tracker. Corsair system is different.

[@allyp7]

amazing!

[@diqital_aviator]

I have one! Compact, flies great, and only takes up a few megabytes!

[@kryptonitedelgado1409]

This is my dream!!!

[@chrisAnAussie]

Brilliant !

[@ColinSummers]

That was very very cool. Nice landing for the first splash. I did a demo flight out of SMO and we landed three times on Long Beach Harbor. I wish I had a reason to own one. Or a fifth of one. It seems like one of those great toys to have, but a bit of a pain to have all to yourself.

[@JasonFlies]

Yeah, I would never use it enough if I owned it solo, but with 3-4 of the right partners it could be pretty fun!

[@u-jiro7728]

looks like simple and easy. I wish the icon A5 was sold in japan.

[@ronaldmarrero4075]

This was so cool . Awesome plane and so maneuverable . I would love to learn how to fly a plane .

[@kennymilsom]

If you can drive a car ... You can fly an Icon.

[@danielsampong6607]

@@kennymilsom for real? Hope there’s affordable training in New York that’s not overly bureaucratic

[@psjasker]

AWESOME. The panel is a bit too “three-wheeler motorcycle” for me though. That being said :-). Great to see competent/expert instruction. This video will sell aircraft - it’s got me checking my debt levels

[@Planespotterdude]

Love it

[@jasonferguson9630]

Wow.... really cool

[@MegaControltv]

hermoso avión !! es mi sueño !! espero poder tener uno y pilotarlo así

[@akkissinger]

this is so cool....

[@pavloskomianos1273]

perfect!

[@marks6406]

Nice ..... I was paying attention the entire time in case I have to hot wire one of those bad boys LOL.... great plane and I am jealous.

[@ronanburke7222]

We just never gonna acknowledge that this is basically a flying car...