You Can Do This
Now, anyone can train in the ICON A5
The ICON A5 is the perfect airplane to get your feet wet (literally). If you’re already an experienced landplane pilot, you can learn to fly the amphibious A5 in just a few days and discover the exciting world of seaplane operations and splash and go landings. You’ll also see how ICON’s spin-resistant airframe and angle of attack gauge make it one of the safest and most innovative recreational aircraft on the market.
Training Options
ICON A5 Experience Flight
A short introduction to flying in the ICON A5.
Light-Sport Aircraft Water Endorsement (TX-L) Course
Receive your light-sport water endorsement in the ICON A5 (availability varies by location).
Locations
Learn to fly the amphibious A5 at our ICON Flight Center in Tampa, FL or Vacaville, CA in just a few days. We offer flight experiences and our full Transition Land course (TX-L) for land pilots interested in earning an endorsement for water operations in an LSA. You’ll also see how ICON’s spin-resistant airframe and angle of attack gauge make it one of the safest and most innovative recreational aircraft on the market.
Reserve your position for ICON A5 flight training in Tampa or in Vacaville by clicking the button below.
Partners
The ICON Flight Training Network is currently expanding. Our partners below operate the A5, have CFIs on staff, and have completed instructor training with ICON, so you can be confident that you’re getting an amazing and safe experience in the A5.
Aviator Zone is your local A5 connection in South Florida. Geared towards student pilots who have already purchased their own ICON A5, Aviator Zone offers a Part 61 or Part 141 training environment including private one-on-one instruction. Aviator Zone was recognized in 2021-2022 as the Best Flight School in the Southern Region by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
Channel Islands Aviation is an ICON Flight Training Partner in Southern California. Based out of Camarillo Airport (KCMA), CIA has two full-time ICON Authorized Flight Instructors on staff. Their location offers a year-round resource for pilots—current or aspiring—to learn how to fly the ICON A5 in one of the most picturesque flying environments in the United States.
Atlas Aviation is located on Davis Islands in Tampa, FL, at the same airfield as ICON’s East Coast HQ. They are a full-service FBO and flight school, which now offers rentals and full flight instruction in the ICON A5 for owners AND non-owners. Please note at this time, all dual instruction in the A5 from this flight school is for land operations only; water operations are not currently allowed.
Training The Trainers
Take a Glimpse Into ICON’s Training Philosophy
Become an ICON Authorized Flight Instructor
Are you an independent CFI with your seaplane rating and want to teach in the A5? Become an instructor in our nationwide network with our week-long A5 instructor pilot training course.
Join Our Flight Training Partner Network
Do you manage a flight school and want to partner with ICON to train customers in the A5? Join the ICON Flight Training Network and build your business by teaching future ICON owners and other sport flying enthusiasts.