Useful SHTF vehicle

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-sport_aircraft

The Light Sport Aircraft Rule: The FAA defines a light sport aircraft as an aircraft, other than a helicopter or powered-lift that, since its original certification, has continued to meet the following:



Max. Gross Takeoff Weight: 1,320 lbs (1,430 lbs for seaplanes)
Max. Stall Speed: 51 mph / 45 knots CAS
Max. Speed in Level Flight (VH):138 mph / 120 knots CAS
Seats: Two (max.)
Engines / Motors: One (max. if powered.)
Propeller: Fixed-pitch or ground adjustable
Cabin: Unpressurized
Fixed-pitch, semi-rigid, teetering, two-blade rotor system, if a gyroplane.
Landing Gear: Fixed (except for seaplanes and gliders)

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Sport Pilot License

http://www.iconaircraft.com/sport-pilot-license.html

- Training cost (estimated): $3,000-$5,000
- Type of airplane: Any that meets LSA classification
- In-flight training: 20 hours (minimum)
- Medical Requirements: FAA Medical or Driver’s License *
- Minimum Age: 17
- Certification Process: must pass an FAA written and practical examination
- Flying at night: No
- Flying cross country: Yes
- Flight in inclement weather or clouds: No
- Flight in controlled airspace: Yes with additional instructor sign-off
- Occupants: 2 (pilot and passenger)
- Altitude limit: 10,000 ft. MSL (mean sea level)

* Valid U.S. Driver’s License may be used as evidence of medical eligibility provided the individual’s most recent application for an FAA Medical Certificate was not denied, revoked, suspended or withdrawn.
Partial contents of table courtesy of EAA.
For more information, visit the EAA at http://www.sportpilot.org/ or the AOPA at http://www.aopa.org/sportpilot/.

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Step 1: Order your ICON A5 delivery position today

http://www.iconaircraft.com/buy-your-icon.html

With orders building rapidly and production capacity limited in the early years, customers are advised to secure a delivery position now to minimize the wait time.

Customers can secure the next available A5 delivery position using a credit card to place a deposit either online or by calling ICON directly at (424) 201-3505. The following terms apply to the Standard A5 Deposit Program:


- Estimated Price:

$189,000 USD (standard equipment) plus CPI increase (indexed to the CPI-W of July 1st, 2013)



- Deposit:

$5,000 USD (refundable at any time; deposited with Silicon Valley Bank, Holding Agent)



- Delivery Date:

With over 1,000 delivery positions already assigned, the estimated delivery date of the next available Standard A5 position is 2018.


- To Order:

Click on the button at the bottom of this page to start your order.