ICON Aircraft - A5 Spin Resistance Safety Milestone Demonstration

ICON is proud to announce that the A5 will be the first production aircraft in history to be designed to and completely meet the Federal Aviation Administration's full-envelope Part 23 spin-resistance standards once production starts (although it is not a Part 23 certified aircraft). This is a tremendous safety advancement that can significantly reduce the number of loss-of-control accidents resulting from stall/spin scenarios, which are the most significant cause of fatal General Aviation accidents.

Learn more about ICON Aircraft and spin resistance at http://www.iconaircraft.com

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[grantmac017]

I'm wondering when we cross the line from piloting to just driving airplanes? How is this a good trainer if it's flight characteristics are more forgiving then any other aircraft a person will ever fly?

[robajohnson]

Dipshits at Icon have never heard of an Ercoup. Disgusting marketing lies.

[GoFlyDude]

3:05 you see how the airflow is disturbed over the wing, except the part near the ailerons, nicely done!

[Tony Tuthill]

I've been flying this in MS Flight and am in love.

[dragon64leo]

I have an Icon A5, but radio control. The RC version of most planes act similar to the full scale versions, as mine does. I can definitely stall it, but I also have more throw on the controls than the full size version. The aircraft is very controllable, and one of the "tricks" I like to do is to get it in a full on tip stall, and pull it out after falling about 50 feet. It makes sense what they are saying, I have control even in a stall, no doubt. The RC version is definitely not a trainer

[Jcsthird]

That's really cool visually. You can see how the inside of the wing is designed to stall first while the control surfaces on the outside maintain laminar flow.

[Graham Bird]

A stall occurs when (and only when) the angle of attack exceeds the critical angle of attack. This is about 18 degrees in this type of aircraft. As the aircraft slows the angle of attack is increased to generate more lift and keep the aircraft flying. At that critical angle is exceeded, when the lift reduces dramatically and drag increases. The problem is NOT slow speed, it is that the critical angle has been exceeded, though in this case it IS the slow speed that has required the high AoA.

[djbis]

Since you are familiar, why don't you explain. It seems reasonable to think that if the vehicle loses speed, it will "sink" as the air is no longer passing through the wings at speed and helping its structure move up or stay at a constant height. Please expand on the issue if you can. Thank you.

[tptp56]

"To build the first production airplane that was entirely spin-resistant". Yeah sure.

[noordinaryretards]

But how does it performe in bad weather and how many G's can it take?

[4nsicdoc]

Have a 120 pund pilot in the front seat, 2 250 pounders in the back and 200 pounds in the baggage compartment, then set a 20 degree angle of attack. When it starts shaking come in with full power, full left rudder and full back elevator. Then hold on.

[Graham Bird]

A disappointing way to add to the demonization of spins and scare the pants of pilots, instead of selling the (considerable) benefits of the aircraft. The description of a stall as a low speed phenomenon is an abysmal misrepresentation. Please marketing people, talk to Len and understand what a stall REALLY is. The redo the video and walk away form the nonsense in here for your future marketing.