If you're like English Guy and Benson with an interest in any "Big Boys" toy, you might be looking for one of these.

This is not a toy. The Icon Aircraft A5 sports plane comes complete with its revolutionary folding wings. With folded wings and retractable straps to lower from your garage roof this makes aircraft ownership much more accessible as you can self-store your craft saving on hangar fees. OK, so its not that cheap - $139,000 - and you need to qualify as a flyer with a Private Pilots License - but compare that to a luxury auto like a Ferrari or Maserati and I reckon this craft would give more satisfaction. If even English Guy can get a PPL (H) then flying is really within everyone's grasp. (subject to lessons, <40 hours solo and $140k)

This will support two passengers, say, you and your partner taking a flight to the shore or a quick visit to the kids or the parents. with a 13 hundred pound take-off weight, even Big Boy* could get airborne. (* substitue the name of a large acquantance)

Here's some specification:

- 1,320 pounds maximum takeoff weight (1,430 pounds for seaplanes)
- Maximum airspeed of 120 knots (138 mph)
- Maximum two-person seating capacity (pilot + passenger)
- Single, reciprocating engine
- Fixed or ground-adjustable propeller
- Non-pressurized cabin
- Fixed landing gear (retractable gear allowed for seaplanes)
- Maximum stall speed of 45 knots (52 mph)

 This is the June 11, 2008 launch video:

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Cool. We want one.