MODEL
OVERVIEW:
An
amphibious scratchbuild modeled after the ICON A5 full scale airplane.
This plane is equally at home sliding around on grass, snow or water. A
powerful motor will ensure you have the thrust needed to overcome surface
friction to get her in the air. Once in the air, be sure to keep the
speed up. At slower speeds, the airframe is more likely to stall in
turns. At speed, she is quick and maneuverable. The flaps help bleed off
speed and generate lots of lift for gentle, stable, and predictable belly-slide/water
landings. Flaps also aid in taking off from grass or water. Model can be waterproofed using a
variety of methods. The model in the picture and videos has been
waterproofed using several coats of polycrylic protective finish. Build
as light as possible to achieve a light wingloading — lighter flies better!
MODEL
STATS:
Wingspan: 40″
Length: 27″
Airframe Weight: 13.1oz. (Painted & Waterproofed w/o Battery)
Flying Weight: 17oz. (Painted & Waterproofed w/Battery)
Motor: 1800-2200KV; 300-400size or similar parkjet motor
Prop: 6X4
ESC: 20A+
Battery: 1300mah 3S
Channels: 5 – Throttle, Rudder, Elevator, Ailerons, Flaps
Servos: 4 x 5g
Primary Build Material: 5mm thick “Dollar Store” foam board (Readiboard) with paper removed. 6mm foam can be used with adjustments to plan for additional thickness.
WHAT
YOU GET:
Be
sure to print files at 100% scale with no borders to get proper sizing.
DOWNLOAD LINK:
Click Here: PDF plan file
for the SNice Icon A5 Sport
Click Here: PDF decal
file for the SNice Icon A5 Sport
ADDITIONAL MODEL INFO:
Click Here: RCGroups
Build Log
Videos below - Happy Building & Flying! 
