FAA gives ICON green light for Spin-Resistant Airframe added weight ICON Aircraft's A5 amphibious aircraft cleared another hurdle with the Federal Aviation Administration when the government agency granted the company an exemption to allow an increased takeoff weight maximum. Typically, the limit is 1,430 pounds for an amphibious Light Sport Aircraft like the A5 but ICON requested the exemption to accommodate a Spin-Resistance Airframe, among other safety ...
Aug. 2, 2013 - Tehachapi News