Parkzone Ultra Micro Icon A5 with AS3X Fun Plus Bonus RC Plane Crash Footage

This video was shot of my buddy Shawn flying his Parkzone Ultra Micro Icon A5 Float Plane and includes fun bonus RC Plane crash footage captured with my Sony Handycam.

This is one he bought in the classifieds and it was clearly not right. Shawn is a pretty good RC pilot and it took some heavy editing to salvage this footage. It flew way worth than the Parkzone Ultra Micro P-40 that John had and no where near as well as my Parkzone Ultra Micro P-51 Mustang flys every time I take that little UM Mustang out.

Horizon Hobby describes this plane like this and it has to be a new one without issues, unlike the one shown in the video:

"The ICON A5 is more than an airplane. It’s a bold return to the roots of aviation; to a time when people flew for adventure, not merely to get from A to B. Now you can boldly fly wherever adventure waits with this thrilling Ultra Micro Series version of the ICON A5 aircraft.

Officially licensed by ICON Aircraft, it boasts an accurate scale outline, numerous details and an authentic trim scheme. Its specially shaped hull makes taking off and landing on water remarkably easy to master if you’ve never flown an RC seaplane before. If you want to go from pond to pavement, you can do so in minutes with the quick-mounting landing gear that’s included.

This versatility, combined with its potent brushless motor and AS3X® (Artificial Stabilization – 3-aXis) technology, makes for one of the most rewarding flying experiences you’ll ever have. AS3X technology works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of forces like P-factor, turbulence and torque. Instead of an ultra micro, you’ll feel like you’re at the controls of a larger, expertly-tuned model that flies like it’s on rails."