recent changes in the f.a.a.'s definition of what constitutes an airplane, have opened the doors for designers to create machines that address the very different needs of pilots in the twenty-first century.
a beautiful example of this change has been created by the people at icon aircraft. integrating the more successful features and thinking behind high-end automotive design with cutting-edge aircraft design, icon has created a plane that allows novice pilots to step into the magical world of flight with the primary purpose being the use of plane as a means to see the world in a wholly different way.
proud owner kirk hawkins is seen and heard here speaking about his extraordinary company and its pride and joy . . .
here's the plane on its first flight . . .
i can't fly a plane, but if i could i'd love to have one of these little beauties . . .
and then i might be able to experience some of these experiences . . .
