ICON A5 Trailer Video Tutorial
2020 ж. 14 Сәу.
60 862 Рет қаралды
I made this video for a client who wanted to know exactly how the A5 get onto the A5 Trailer. The video itself is long and boring, but the A5 trailer isn't cheap, so I wanted to demonstrate the engineering behind it.
I used to work for a construction equipment trailer manufacturer and after seeing the design and features of the Icon trailer the price is reasonable for what it does, not bad.
Always nice to hear from people who know more than me! Thanks for the perspective Steven
At first, I heard 40k and was shocked. Same as you, now I understand.
you are awesome. We will look you up when ready to purchase an A5 icon
Thanks jimmy! I appreciate it!!
Would love to see more trailer videos. Launching and retrieving. It's a very cool looking trailer. Would love to see it in operation by the water.
I’ll definitely try and work on that!
Gary - YOU ROCK IT! Very good instructional Video.
Super stoked that you liked it Jon!
I definitely want to do this! :)
Great video! Well explained and clear. Thank you!
Chris Warton thanks man! Glad you got value out of it!!
That is one sweet trailer.
Very informative but it would have been good to have seen the rear work on the trailering preparation, maybe with a second camera set up behind the aircraft.
Exactly what I was thinking!
I think you need a Go Pro on your hat as a second camera. Way to many tasks preformed but not seen.
This has got to be the coolest plane and trailer ever made for sport general aviation. I so wish I could go for a ride. I'm 68, and I would love to learn all about this plane so that I could sell them. :-)
Let me know who you send my way 🚀🎉🙌
Incredible Trailer
Thanks!
Hello Gary from Switzerland! Great Aircraft, soooooo cooooooooooooooool!
Hi Werner!! Thanks so much for watching!!
Another fan from Switzerland 🇨🇭
Awesome video how did you get hold of this dream job? Love aircraft, used to work on them now learning to fly light sport.
I found a job that I qualified for, applied, interviewed and the offered the gig. I got a bunch of sales experience in order to sell planes though and then I got my license
That is a cool rig
Thanks Brian, it's a different way of life for sure, but loads of fun.
Классный самолет, супер универсальность перемещения! Мечта!)))
What a unit!!
Cool man!
Mystery Group thanks man! Glad you liked it!
The trailer must be at least 10k if not more, very nice.
Awesome! Thanks, good info. I'm looking to purchase one soon.
Awesome Joseph! Sorry I didn't see this sooner, glad we connected 💯
Hey Buddy. Great video thanks. 3 Questions. Does this trailer have it's own battery? Is it a 7 pin electrical connection and what size ball hitch does it fit. Cheers for a great video.
1. Yes 2. Yes 3. Fairly certain it’s a 2” ball but it’s the only trailer I’ve ever towed If it makes the difference on a sale right now I’m happy to find out though
Hey Gary, any idea when new trailers are supposed to become available? I’ve been on the “top of the trailer list” for a year and a half. I’m excited to get one in my hands!
It’s been one unforeseen challenge after another getting these things built man, we’re closer than we’ve ever been right now and COVID is only making things more challenging in terms of supply chain. I definitely understand the frustration Kenny, if all goes according to plan, we’ll be building your trailer next month. So sorry to keep you waiting man, we’re so close on this.
Okay I want one now.
Ayyyyee, it’s a BLAST bro!!! ❤️❤️💯💯
What exactly are you using to keep from chipping the paint at the hang pins? I didn't know that was an issue.
Gage Himes just saw your comment, it’s just a piece of plastic that’s molded to fit the space between the hole in the wing and the tail, it’s like 6”x8” and the road is a bumpy place so you definitely want that protection 💯
that's rad! I think I saw you driving through Manor with it one night on 290. Or I saw an icon on a trailer at least...
Definitely was me going to or coming from houston
@@GaryJamesKnight No excuse to not own one in Houston. Just look at the ground funny and it fills with water. Would be so fun cruising down the intercoastal to corpus of south padre.
@@pjsmith6954 that's the dream 100%
Can you use the trailer to launch and recover the plane on a boat ramp or other natural boat launch areas? That would greatly increase the value of the trailer. Especially since you could probably DIY one for about half the price, possibly less.
It is amphibious, and I have launched and recovered using the trailer. If you can build it cheaper I will sell it, I don’t make any commission on the trailer.
I would have been cool if the cradle had been painted to look like the plane was on a wave.
That is actually a REALLY good idea bro!! Don't be surprised if you see it!
Great video, great functionality. But the price of the trail must drop!
Thanks, just so you know, we don't make a dime selling this trailer, so any cheaper and we lose money. If you can find a cheaper way to build it, lets talk!!
@@GaryJamesKnight thanks for the quick reply. I guess it is a matter of economies of scale and where it is being manufactured. Thanks for your great videos.
HEY. BLESSED BE. TNKS. FOR THE INFO .ATT JOHN
LOL, you can prolly use the trailer during annuals to do gear swings.
That actually makes A LOT of sense!
I fly out of EDC! Nice plane
mixmastermikeatx nice! Say hi if you see me!
How much does the trailer weigh? I haven't been able to find any specs online~
it weighs 3,500 lbs dm me your email on IG:@garyjamesknight and I'll send you a spec sheet
@@GaryJamesKnight Thank you, will do!
Darnedest lookin' jetski I ever saw.
hoilst has to make it fly somehow 😅
The wheels are small. How well does it do on a grass landing strip?
Same as a J-3 only you don’t have to worry about a prop strike. I’ve done it a few times now and have two owners that live on grass strips.
Could you inform me of what the total tow-weight is? In Europe, we’re quite restricted in what we are allowed to tow.
it's 2050kg with the airplane in the trailer and 9.5 meters long.
@@GaryJamesKnight total width of the loaded trailer please?
@@3801heavy sure thing. It’s 2.6m wide.
Cool! I was wondering how the wings folded.
Sweet! Glad I got that answered for you
@@GaryJamesKnight Didn't know much about the A5 before. Thought it was just another exotic little plane. But your video showed that it its very easy to handle and to store.
Great informative video. Needed a 2nd guy to hold the camera for closer shots though.
Would have taken longer to edit, at some point I’m sure that a better video will be made, but until I get paid for stuff like this, I got what I got
@@GaryJamesKnight Trudat, maybe your company could sponsor your channel since you're doing a great job advertising the plane haha, nice video nonetheless👍
@@spendingtimetogether8428 that’d be awesome for sure!
@@GaryJamesKnight Btw, you did it better than another guy who didn't keep a close eye when winching and the plane skipped off the track a bit, which made for a bit of drama haha. Nice video, I dunno how many times I've rewatched it lol. I think I've ran out of A5 videos to see on YT!
@@spendingtimetogether8428 haha! I hear ya, definitely could always use more. I’ve had my share of mishaps with the trailer as well, fortunately nothing that caused damage. *knock on wood*
I wish the camera angle was a little better(a little closer). However thank you for doing this.
I was trying to be quick so that I could get this to the guy who asked for it, but I definitely will do a better one in the future.
Gary-James Knight I completely understand. Thank you for responding stay safe!
Of course, you as well!
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Who is the makes the trailer........boatmate trailers or extreme trailers
We manufacture the trailer ourselves in house.
You forgot your camera at the end!
that's why I uploaded this video, so I could remember where I left it!
Vers nice video! Can I bought this plane in France? 😁
Thanks!! And yes you can!!!
@@GaryJamesKnight thank you!
What is the tow weight of the trailer and A5 together?
4500lbs
The rear work and connections are important. Show us how
One thing to consider...what is the gross weight of the trailer with the aircraft loaded? If it exceeds 10,000 lbs. then you will need a noncommercial class B drivers license, need to check your states regulations to be sure.
Well no .
What are the dimensions of the trailer? Length overall and width?
31’ long and 8’4” wide
Can you put Icon on water from trail?
if the ground is hard enough, or you can find a boat ramp, yes.
Do You Have Open Airplane Learning Lessons? And If There Is How Much Does Airplane Cost With You?
Giga Auriski Khatulistiwa unfortunately no, there are a few flight schools who have A5s that they do training with, but we only train people who are buying them.
And, does it carry a surfboard
If it's inflatable, yes
How much price tht icon a5 aircraft fully loaded with trailer?
$359,000 MSRP on the A5 Fully Loaded $38,900 for the trailer $397,900 all-in
@@GaryJamesKnight thanks my man for the info
Zack Sinclair of course man, keep the questions coming. I dig this stuff.
@@GaryJamesKnight plus tax!
@@RaymondCore unless you have it delivered to a fly-away state, then there are no taxes
How come he doesn`t show what he did to secure the wings from flapping around when towing the trailer?
Because one camera angle is easier to edit than two and I don’t get paid to do these videos
Do you get the trailer whit the A5
No, it’s sold separately
@@GaryJamesKnight ok thanks
MUITO LINDO AVIÃO , PENA QUE O CARA FAZ UM VIDEO PARA AS PESSOAS NÃO VER, COLOCA A CAMERA DE LONGE E QUEM QUER VER O SISTEMA DE DESMONTAGEM CONTINUA NA SALDADE
I went through the website to request a demo flight but will you just come give me one? I live in Louisiana
We can make that happen Ronald call or text me 813-770-9452
I would have liked to see waht was happening at the rear of the aircraft.
I’m certain that a better video will be made eventually. It’s really nothing very exciting though, I promise.
Would of been much better if you had a camera man following you around or if you had a head mounted go pro
Next time 👍
You forgot to lock the canopy, nice video tho
ha! good catch!
If you turn on the engine you're gonna have a self-propelled trailer. Obviously not recommended, but possible.
It's an idea, maybe not a good one, but it's definitely an idea for sure! HAHA
Such a cool plane, but those prices man... My dad got an entire hangar for less than half the cost of that trailer. Heck, you can look at a good number of planes for the price of that trailer.
xpeterson I hear what you’re saying, but believe me, if we could sell it cheaper we would because we would sell more. Fact is, it’s expensive to build. A brand new C172 costs $429,000. A brand new Cirrus is $800k+. So unless you start comparing us to cheap planes that are cheap to build, we’re pretty competitive. Takes a lot less to buy a hangar than it does to build one new out of steel. I know we’re not overcharging for the trailer because we don’t make a dime on it.
I want to work for this company :)
It's as much fun as it is work, I promise!
Is it a airplane or a boat 🤔 because that looks like a very expensive boat trailer to me!
It's an airplane that lands on the water, the trailer is custom and unique to the A5.
Need better camera coverage at rear of plane please
I’m trying not to spend time editing videos. Especially because Icon has someone on staff to do the polished versions. I just recorded this for a client and hit “upload”
Why is the camera so far away. Nice work though.
Didn’t want to edit two video sources
Well there goes the idea that light sport class would be cheap.
Compelling Point I can’t afford it either, but I fully intend to be able to at some point
I'm so poor I cant even afford the trailer 🙁
I'm so poor I can't even afford the wingtips!
Dude I drive a Corolla 😂😂
@@GaryJamesKnight So how can you afford an Icon A5?
Cpt.AirWolf i sell them, I made this video for a client who is trying to buy one
@@GaryJamesKnight Pretty sweet gig nonetheless, I hope they let you fly em :)
I think a Tesla Cyber truck or a Rivian will tow it.
that would be freakin amazing!!
Nice video for the most part. However, I have to take exception with you stepping "OVER" the winch cable, ESPECIALLY UNDER LOAD! This is NOT an acceptable or SAFE practice at all! If that cable snaps, it will slice you in half without anything to stop it at all! I was a recovery mechanic in the Army and was trained in winch operations. If you have to reposition yourself during the winch operation, walk around the REAR of the aircraft ONLY! Yes it's farther to walk but, it is SAFE. Also, do NOT stand or allow other to stand near the tongue of the trailer either. Everywhere from the point of the winch where the cable comes out to twice the length of cable pulled out in a 360 degree arc centered on the winch is the danger zone in case of a winch cable failure! Inside the tow vehicle "may" be safe but, keep in mind that the windows will not stop or slow down the cable much at all and can still injure or kill people there!
The plane only weighs 1080lbs and the cable is vinyl not steel, if the cable snaps it would sting but it wouldn’t even break the skin. Great advice, but due to the lack of weight/load the risk profile changes as well.
@@GaryJamesKnight Do you really think it's worth the risk instead of being safe about the operation? And if it hits you with one foot on each side, it'll do more than just sting even if you are lucky! LOL
@@dalemckenzie3223 same odds that the line would snap and the airplane roll me over while walking behind it. Everything has a risk associated with it. There’s not enough tension on that line to do anything more than tell an embarrassing story. I know because under load I can still push it to the ground without putting my body weight on it and plucking it under load doesn’t even generate a tone. You are absolutely correct and I agree with you that it’s not an example of a safe practice though.
my name is john
Ha! Made just for you!!!
YOU SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 3 MORE CAMERAS AROUND AIRCRAFT....BETTER AND CLOSER VIEWS
That would be nice for sure
Is that flying car lol so far 2015 not so real
the trailer is too long.. maybe they can minnimize of the length it will be more practical
Having a second person help might slow you down, having a second person to film would be nice so we can see what you're doing.
And a third person to edit so that I don’t have to spend weeks behind a computer not getting paid to put stuff like this together 💯👍
$38,000 to haul around a $350,000 toy is not bad.
No doubt! Not difficult to spend more money if you really wanted to either.
Death trap
troll
@@GaryJamesKnight Troll? Really? Definitely not a troll just extremely concerned about a marketing campaign for a plane that is targeting the wrong buyer.
@@tomtom6319 So you're saying that bad marketing changes how airplanes fly? I missed that section in physics class, please provide a source so I can study.
SHould have put you camera at the rear of the plane since that is where everything happens. Very disappointing.
Thanks for the feedback!
$275,000 airplane....... Check $40,000 trailer ............ Check Too broke for a second GoPro? ..............................
Expats of Azeroth lol, too broke for the plane, I sell these I don’t own one, I recorded this on my iPhone for a client and I get criticized for it 🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@GaryJamesKnight HA!!! Not criticized lol, I'm just jealous, I really like these planes but it's just as reasonable to me as buying a super car, same price, same usefulness, doesn't stop me wanting one, sadly all the motorized $200k investments I make have to pay for themselves.
Expats of Azeroth gotcha, yea you’ve got to get to a special place financially in order to get in one of these. Trying to get there though for sure!!
A follow around camera person would have been nice and (professional). In other words......How to label this video ?......(not professional).
Not trying to be professional, you can edit my next video though!
38k for that trailer is some kind of stupid.
Build it cheaper and I will sell it for you 💯
@@GaryJamesKnight Touche, I bet you could. Love the Plane!
A fixed wing non fixed wing aircraft lol
Accurate
Imagine the insurance payout if he had a crash on the freeway! 😫
Mesatallic Opf, no bueno
$38k for a trailer? Lolz
If you can build it cheaper I’m happy to sell it
Bit of a waste of a video as you needed a 2nd person to follow you with a camera 📸 especially when at the rear. Really showed nothing informative
Nah, I had someone use this video a few weeks ago to figure the trailer out on his own. No problems.
@@GaryJamesKnight good for him as it couldn't have been a hard fix concsidering the camera was at the distant front and all I saw was your ass at the back.