The VSKYLABS Test-Pilot: ICON-A5 project is an independent VSKYLABS project and initiative and it is not affiliated with any entity.
PROJECT STATUS
Actively maintained and validated for the current X-Plane 12 release.
MANUALS
Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)
PROJECT HISTORY
AVAILABILITY
SUPPORT & DISCUSSION
VSKYLABS Support Forum at X-Plane.org
Project Introduction
This project is part of the VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot' series, designed specifically for use with X-Plane's cutting-edge flight model.
The ICON-A5 is an American light sport aircraft and single-engine amphibious aircraft. It is constructed mostly from composite materials (carbon fiber) and powered by the electronically fuel-injected Rotax 921iS engine.
It was designed to allow a close and intimate interaction with the world in the form of an amphibious aircraft with folding wings. This combination allows the A5 to be operated to and from almost every spot on the planet, from smooth short runways to dirt or beach strips...parked in a home garage!
The ICON-A5's design concept was to make it accessible and safe for aviation newcomers and beginner pilots, deriving straightforward, car-like cockpit features and displays, along with various safety systems and safety-oriented flying characteristics such as the anti-spin aerodynamic design. The A5 takes advantage of an angle of attack gauge (AoA) that “sums up” the aircraft’s current aerodynamic situation at any speed, load, and maneuver. The A5 is also designed to be a spin-resistant aircraft, which allows continuous control during a stall. The A5 is equipped with a ballistic parachute system.
The project is setting up a highly detailed and highly accurate ICON-A5 simulation, along with full VR compatibility.
Project Highlights
- VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot' Project.
- Highly defined flight dynamics model of the ICON-A5, built around the powerful, native X-Plane flight model.
- 'Designed for VR' - Virtual Reality Ready (optimized for 2-d).
- Unique aspects of the ICON-A5 are simulated and are part of the flying experience along with the unique and authentic systems, cockpit panels and display systems:
- Highly detailed, fully animated aircraft exterior and interior 3-d model.
- Fully functional, authentic ICON A5 Angle of Attack display system.
- Unique and authentic iconography and embedded into the display systems in the cockpit.
- CAP system (Ballistic Parachute system) modeled along with automatic gear retraction upon activation.
- Bilge water build-up and pump system are modeled.
- Removable cockpit windows (increases drag, affecting performance).
- The A5's unique custom designed, authentic Landing and Taxi lights are implemented with high accuracy.
- Fully animated wing-fold mechanism, embedded into the flight dynamics model/physics.
- Fully functional LR G1000 Avionics - Incorporating an innovative solution of a single display with dual PFD/MFD modes!
- Fully functional G1000 autopilot modes.
- Custom built PFD Companion and a fully functional Autopilot system included.
- High quality, animated pilot figure for highly immersive experience in 2-d/VR modes.
- Built-in Avitab Plugin compatibility (AviTab plugin is not included).
- Multi-layered FMOD Sounds.
- The project is under constant maintenance and development - updates are free.
- Highly responsive VSKYLABS support forums.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
<included in the product package>
ICON-A5 Pilot’s Operating Handbook
The links above are brought here ‘as-is’, for educational purposes. VSKYLABS is not related nor affiliated with ICON Aircraft and is not responsible for the information brought in ICON Aircraft publications. DO-NOT USE IN REAL-WORLD FLIGHT OPERATIONS!
