The result is a two-seater seaplane that is exhilarating to fly and full of possibilities. With a range of over 420 nautical miles and low fuel burn, ICON argues that their A5 makes for the ultimate weekend getaway vehicle, putting the Bahamas, San Juan Islands, Catalina and Nantucket within easy reach for US residents.

Barely 23 feet (7m) long and with a wingspan of only 34.8 feet (10.6m), the A5 is a far cry from the behemoths of the Golden Age of Seaplanes. But the spirit remains the same, with the waters of far-flung, exotic destinations providing the runway to every imaginable adventure.

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