Edra Super Petrel vs Icon A5
The Edra Super Petrel LS and ICON A5 are amphibious LSAs — the Super Petrel a stable biplane flying boat, the A5 a premium monoplane with carbon styling and spin-resistance.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
No active listings right now.
- For sale now
- 20
- Median asking
- $295,000
- Range
- $233,000–$451,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 3
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 2016–2024
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Edra Super Petrel | Icon A5 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 7 |
| Serious | — | 2 |
| Fatal | — | 1 |
| Fatalities | — | 1 |
| % Fatal | — | 14% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Edra Super Petrel | Icon A5 |
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| Price Range | — | $233,000 – $451,000 |
| Category | — | Light Sport |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 2 |
| Cruise Speed | 100 kts (185 km/h) | 84 kts (156 km/h) |
| Range | — | 427 nm (791 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,430 lbs (649 kg) | 1,510 lbs (685 kg) |
| Engines | — | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Edra Super Petrel or Icon A5?
Bottom line: Choose the ICON A5 for premium factory build and styling; choose the Super Petrel for biplane stability, a distinctive look and lower cost. A5 = premium/style; Super Petrel = biplane/stable/value.
Pick the Super Petrel if…
- Faster cruise — 100 kts vs 84 kts.
Pick the A5 if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.