Welcome to the most detailed ICON A5 review on YouTube — from an actual owner and active pilot. This is not a promo — this is the real, unfiltered truth about what it’s like to own, fly, and maintain the ICON A5 amphibious aircraft.
🛩️ In this in-depth video, we’ll cover:
Full ICON A5 specs and performance
Ownership experience: pros, cons, and real-world costs
Aircraft features and cockpit overview
Engine details and maintenance insights
Training requirements and who can fly the ICON A5
Water landings and amphibious flying demo
The aircraft’s strongest points – and its weak spots
Whether you're a pilot thinking about buying an ICON A5, or just passionate about aviation and seaplanes — this video is your go-to resource. Get answers to the most common questions from a real owner who's flown it extensively.
📍 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Exterior walk-around
05:28 Benefits of Icon A5
06:35 Preflight walk-around
20:56 Engine And fuel
21:48 Water landing Demo
22:42 Cockpit & Avionics
34:56 Engine Start
36:49 Icon A5 Useful Load
42:12 Water Takeoff
42:59 Performance
44:05 Costs (operational, insurance, ownership)
48:48 Flight training
53:45 Final Verdict
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My name is Andrey Borisevich and welcome to my Aviation YouTube Channel! I am a corporate and aerobatic pilot, entrepreneur, and owner of SkyEagle Aviation Academy (www.skyeagle.aero). Aviation has always been a passion of mine. I have flown many types of aircraft such as single and multiengine land airplanes, seaplanes, gliders, and helicopters. This passion, once a hobby, is now my career.
On my YouTube channel you will see aircraft reviews, as well as answers to any questions you have pertaining to flight training and what it takes to become a pilot, whether it is for fun or a career. I would like to continue to share my accomplishments and opinions with you on this channel.
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