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    Looking for an A5 now!

    I have just sold my Searey Elite and its time for me to buy an A5. If anyone has an interest in selling one that is off market, please let me know.

    I am located in Central Florida.

    Thanks
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    If you want G3X and A/P, new is your best path. Icon has already told me they will not retrofit mine.
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    While the G3X is nice, I still want a used one Icon. Most of my time is spent looking out the windshield in my local area. My AOO is 98% within 20-50 miles of my airport.
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    Hi Craig,

    I own 2 Icons, my original (SN 0058) and a new G3X one. As much as I hate to do it, I am ready to part with my original one, the hangar is getting crowded with another 2 non-Icon aircraft. My original is in MINT MINT condition, 550 hours. She was always hangared, always well maintained, cleaned/waxed continuously, and just had her annual in October. If interested, hit me at my email: [email protected]
    -Brett West
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    Lifestyle Aviation is the only place I know selling used A5s right now. They show three available (1/10/23), two of which have fewer than 100 hours: https://www.lifestyleaviation.com/inventory?search=icon.

    I nearly bought one from them last year, until I couldn't make the insurance work. Steve Pope was good to work with. A5 insurance is kind of nasty right now. Before you approach your current broker, or anyone else, at least have a chat with Joe Ryan at Wings Insurance. With a Searey background, he ought to be able to help you out. https://www.wingsinsurance.com/

    The G3X is cool, but in my opinion it's unnecessary for the A5. It shines the most when less than 500' above the water. Down that low, more glass doesn't add value.
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    Thanks for the nice words Jason! Missed seeing you at the IOPA event this past weekend.

    The Searay background absolutely makes a difference Craig. Would be glad to discuss your Icon purchase, premium range, etc.
    Joe Ryan
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    Hi Craig,

    I am late to this thread and I don't know if you were able to purchase an A5 yet, but I have mine up for sale.

    I just listed it here: https://www.iopa.org/threads/183-2018-A5-For-Sale

    Thanks,
    Ron

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