LIMITATIONS / VFR AND IFR USE LIMITATIONS 2-11
CHANGE A1 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 2
Open Canopy Wind Limitations
The maximum design wind speed for opening the canopy is 25
knots.
NOTE: Be cautious when opening the cockpit
canopy in windy conditions to avoid losing
control of it. Do not leave the aircraft unat-
tended with the canopy open.
2.15 VFR AND IFR USE LIMITATIONS
VFR Flight
This airplane is equipped for day and night VFR operations
only. Operate in VMC only.
IMC Flight
IMC flight is prohibited.
2.16 ICON PARACHUTE SYSTEM (IPS) LIMITATIONS
There are no restrictions on the use of the IPS. Optimal IPS
actuation is from level flight above 500 ft AGL.
2.17 SPIN-RESISTANT AIRFRAME (SRA) LIMITATIONS
The aircraft must be operated with the following items in place to
maintain SRA compliance:
Wing stall strips—quantity 2 (1 per side)
Wing vortex generators—34 pair (17 pair per side)
NOTE: Up to 3 wing vortex generators are allowed to
be missing on each wing so long as there are
at least 3 good vortex generators between
any two missing ones.
Fuselage vortex generators—quantity 10 (5 per side)
Flap fences—quantity 2 (1 per side)
When flying with side windows removed, a wind deflector must be
installed on each A-pillar, just above the lower window jamb. Install
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