Landing the ICON A5 in Downtown Seattle | Flying the Lake Union Approach

Seattle may be the most unique destination for flying the ICON A5 in the United States. In this short video, ICON Aircraft's Director of Marketing (me) goes on an A5 demo flight and experiences the Lake Union Approach for himself.

What allows the A5 to fly in this environment? What factors should a pilot consider to ensure this flight is performed safely?

Flying the A5 in Seattle may be one of the most unique flights a pilot can experience in the country, especially considering how immersed the A5 makes you feel amongst the Seattle skyscrapers.

If you're interested in learning more about the A5 and what made this flight so unique, check out the full post on ICON Aircraft's official site here: https://www.iconaircraft.com/2022/07/31/fl...

00:00 Intro
00:35 Renton Flight Plan
00:52 Lake Union Preview
01:02 Taking Off From Renton
01:17 Position reporting/Seaplane Traffic
02:03 Position Reporting Locations
02:28 Bellevue Position Report
03:00 Approaching Husky Stadium
03:46 Water Landing Flow Check
03:58 Position Report Recap
04:26 Aurora Bridge
05:00 Space Needle Preview
05:53 Turning Base Over City
07:13 Landing on Water
07:35 Outro