7-2 DESCRIPTION OF AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS / AIRFRAME
ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2
CHAPTER 7
Flight controls employ conventional push-pull tubes, torque tubes
and cables. The primary flight controls are conventional sticks and
rudders (with toe brakes) for each seat. An electrically operated
pitch trim tab is controlled from the pilot’s (left seat) stick only.
7.2 AIRFRAME
7.2.1 SPIN RESISTANT AIRFRAME
The A5-B incorporates numerous features to help control the
dynamics of stall and improve spin resistance, including blended
wing shapes, stall strips, and wing cuffs. Stall characteristics
depend on a number of factors, the most important being rate of
stall onset, which can affect the dynamics of stall progression along
the span. The A5-B remains controllable throughout these various
stall progressions up to 30° bank angles, even when fully stalled.
Lateral stick and rudder remain effective, although response is more
sluggish than during normal flight.
7.2.2 MANUAL WING FOLD SYSTEM
The manual wing fold system allows the wings to be rotated and
folded back along the fuselage, reducing the A5-B width from
approximately 35 feet to 8 feet for trailering and storage.
7.2.3 SEAWINGS™ PLATFORMS
The A5-B includes multipurpose Seawings™ in the fuselage and hull
design. For water operations, the Seawings™ provide excellent
lateral stability for safe and intuitive water operations. For docking
operations, the Seawings™ provide for convenient entry and exit
from the aircraft.
The tips of the Seawings™ platforms are easily replaceable by the
owner in case they are damaged during docking or other
operations. When removed, they decrease the aircraft width for
easier ground transport or shipping.
The A5-B Maintenance Manual includes instructions for removal
and replacement of the Seawings™ tips.
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