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ICON A5 aircraft UPDATE – “Awesome comes standard”

Hey, guys, do you remember the ICON A5 aircraft that I wrote about in 2015? It’s a wonderfully innovative Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) that “reinvents recreational aviation”. This aircraft is designed for people who like to fly for fun (it is classified as an S-LSA or Special-Light Sport Aircraft).

The A5 has all kinds of wonderful features: it can land on land, water, runway, beach, dirt strip, etc.; and it has retractable landing gear, has folding wings for easy transport, and uses 91-octane (premium unleaded) automobile gasoline. It has some cool safety features too, like a spin-resistant airframe so if the plane stalls you won’t go into an uncontrollable spin, an angle of attack indicator to alert you to a potential stall, and a whole aircraft parachute in case of engine failure. (Please see my previous post about the ICON A5 or visit the ICON website for more details about this aircraft and how to obtain your Sport Pilot License).

NEWS – The ICON A5 production facility is currently up and running and you can order yours today on the ICON website by placing a fully refundable $5,000 deposit to get it delivered by the first quarter of 2019. The full cost of the A5 is $389,000 pre-configured with all available options.

ICON will contact you at least 180 days prior to your expected A5 delivery date to confirm your order and have you select your desired options. At that time, you will sign your Aircraft Purchase Agreement and an additional deposit will be required to confirm your order. Third party financing may be available.

If you don’t happen to have $389,000 just laying around, ICON has announced a beta-test program, called ICON Fleet Access, to make the A5 more accessible and more cost effective for those interested.

ICON Fleet Access is a full-service sales and aircraft management solution that offers 50% and 25% ownership shares of the ICON A5 and, unlike many other programs in the industry, will also allow owners to use other shared A5 aircraft in various locations across the U.S. as if they were their own. The program provides all scheduled maintenance, storage, insurance, scheduling, dispatch, staging, and even pre-positioning as well as A5 trailer access.

It’s like a time-share for the A5.

The program launches in the fall of 2018 in Tampa, Miami, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay area and may expand into Texas, the Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, Pacific Northwest, and the Great Lakes in 2019 if it is successful.

There are limited slots in the beta program and ICON is offering 25% shares for $95,000 initially for those who sign up early. Post-beta prices are expected to start at $125,000 for a 25% share of an A5 with monthly management fees of $900 to cover maintenance, storage, scheduling, and insurance, plus a $75 hourly rate when the aircraft is flown…

To learn more, visit ICON Fleet Access or contact a Product Specialist at fly@iconaircraft.com or 707.564.4100.

Ah, to have an inexhaustible supply of money…

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G1 modular flashlight, Lumzag carbon fiber backpack, Ti EDC wrench, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

NEWS – This week we are bringing you info about six different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This week’s campaigns are for people who like to EDC tools, pens, relaxing in bed, and more.

Ti EDC Wrench : Adjustable Pocket Tool for Everyday Carry

What is it?

The Ti EDC Wrench is an adjustable wrench from Big Idea Design that works with 25 SAE and metric wrench sizes.

Why is it cool?

I like the Ti EDC Wrench because it’s made by the Big Idea Design guys who make some of my favorite pens. That means this EDC pocket tool is going to be awesome because everything they make is made to last while looking great and working great. This little pocket wrench is a pocket friendly version of a larger adjustable wrench. It’s made of titanium and it’s TSA friendly.

Where can I find more info?

The Ti EDC Wrench campaign ends on 09/13/18 and they have already reached their funding goal of $1,000. You can pre-order a Ti EDC Wrench starting at $89. After the Ti EDC Wrench campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in December 2018. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

BEDCHILL Overbed Table – Take your bed to the next level

What is it?

BEDCHILL is a rolling table that goes over your bed to turn it into a comfy desk.

Why is it cool?

The BEDCHILL is a great looking table for people who like to spend a lot of time in bed. You can use it to eat in bed, watch movies in bed, work in bed, and more. I can see this table as a great piece of furniture for someone who is bedridden or someone who lives in a tiny house and doesn’t have room for an actual desk.

Where can I find more info?

The BEDCHILL campaign ends on 09/06/18 and they have already reached their funding goal of $23,201. You can pre-order a BEDCHILL starting at $179. After the BEDCHILL campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in December 2018. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Lofree Digit Calculator: The 1st Retro Mechanical Calculator

What is it?

The Lofree Digit Calculator is a retro style digital calculator designed similarly to Lofree’s retro keyboards which have large keys with mechanical switches.

Why is it cool?

I like the Lofree Digit Calculator just for the way it looks. I can’t remember the last time I used a stand-alone calculator very often, but if I did, I wouldn’t mind having one of these because they look fun and they can run for 500 hours on a single AAA battery.

Where can I find more info?

The Lofree Digit Calculator campaign ends on 09/14/18 and they have already reached their funding goal of $1,274. You can pre-order a Lofree Digit Calculator starting at $29. After the Lofree Digit Calculator campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in October 2018. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

DanForce G1 Pro- The World’s First Modular Flashlight.

What is it?

The G1 Pro is a modular CREE LED flashlight.

Why is it cool?

I like the G1 Pro because it combines a dust and water resistant focusing flashlight, with a rechargeable battery pack, compass, filters, and several mounting options. It has a max of 1080 lumens when used with the extended battery, or 580 lumens on its own.

Where can I find more info?

The G1 Pro campaign ends on 10/05/18 and they have already reached their funding goal of $17,500. You can pre-order a G1 Pro starting at $64. After the G1 Pro campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in December 2018. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Lumzag- World’s Smartest Bag Made of Carbon Fiber

blurb by Julian Perry

Why is it cool?

I like The Lumzag because it is constructed of Carbon Fiber and because it includes a host of useful enhancements like an inside Light, the ability to catalog your items in the bag and then benefit from a missing item reminder, an alert if you leave your backpack open, a wireless charger, global WiFi, GPS Tracking, and a camera that allows you to see what is behind you.

Where can I find more info?

The Lumzag backpack campaign ends on 09/26/18 and they have already raised over 230,000 over their original $50,000 funding goal. You can currently become an early bird backer one for $269, with a full refund guarantee being offered. After the Lumzag backpack campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in December 2018. Visit their Indiegogo page for all the details.

JetRide Ballpoint Pen

What is it?

The JetRide is a ballpoint pen that allows you to draw perfect lines and curves without needing a ruler.

Why is it cool?

I like the JetRide pen because it’s unique and I can’t draw a straight line to save my life! With this pen I don’t have to use a ruler or a straight edge because the pen has a second writing tip on the top with wheels on the sides. Think of them as training wheels that help you draw a perfect line.

Where can I find more info?

The JetRide campaign ends on 09/08/18 and they have already reached their funding goal of $1,274. You can pre-order a JetRide starting at $15. After the JetRide campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in October 2018. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

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This bag is perfect for storing and organizing all those little things you carry

NEWS – I’ve recently started taking knitting classes, and as with everything I do, I make it my mission to find every accessory for the activity to add to my collection.  That means I have a lot of accessories that need to be organized and stored, and I just found the perfect bag for storing small notions.  While the Fold ‘n Go Notions Case is  marked with a Knit Happy logo, you can use this bag to hold all the small items that get lost in the bottom of your big gear bag – chargers and cables, USB drives, pens, pencils, chapsticks, and other small items.

These bags are actually available with logos for several needleworking crafts – knitting, quilting, sewing, and crocheting – but they are identical otherwise.  The bags are made of black microfiber with contrasting trim in blue, white, or green.  Two magnetic, concealed snaps holds the bag closed.  When folded up, the bag is 8.25″ long x 4.25″ tall x 4.25″ deep; opened, it’s 20″ long.  Inside the bag are four zippered triangular pouches made of sturdy, clear plastic.  The pouches can hold a lot of stuff, and the clear sides make it possible to easily find what you’re looking for.

If you don’t mind the needleworking logos, you can organize your big gear bag with a Fold ‘n Go Notions Case.  They are $24.95 each at the Stuff You Love website.  And of course, Amazon has them, starting under $19.00.

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Ninety7’s SKY TOTE makes the Amazon Echo 2 mobile

NEWS – The 2nd gen Amazon Echo 2 is where the Alexa voice assistant lives and waits to respond to your every whim. Too bad she’s stuck connected to your desk when she deserves to be freed from the shackles her power cord. Now you can free her with the help of Ninety7’s SKY TOTE.

The SKY TOTE replaces the Amazon Echo 2’s factory sleeve with a new one that features a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that will provide up to 8hrs of listening time and a nifty carry handle for grab and go convenience. With the SKY TOTE, you can take the Echo 2 from room to room or even outdoors as long as there is WiFi coverage.

The SKY TOTE is priced at $49.95 and is available now from Ninety7.com.

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This garbage can replaces your dustpan for sweeping

NEWS – I’ve written about items similar to this before.  The Eye Vac is a stationary small vacuum designed to suck up everything you’ve swept up instead of trying to get it up with a dustpan.  The Bruno Smartcan has the vacuum function added to a 13-gallon garbage can, which makes it perfect for a kitchen.  Unfortunately, the Bruno was a Kickstarter project that was funded back in 2015, and it’s still in the pre-order phase at its website.  The Smart Touchless Vac-Can incorporates the vacuum for sucking up sweepings into a trashcan – and it’s actually something you can order.

Vac-Can’s trashcan portion holds only 1.45 gallons, so it’s not big enough for a kitchen can.  It’s a good size for a bathroom can, though.  Plug the trashcan into an AC outlet to power the 1000W motor to operate both the 16kPa stationary vacuum and the touchless can lid.  The lid opening can be triggered manually, by control panel, and by motion sensor; the vacuum operation can be triggered automatically, manually, and by kick switch.  Both functions switch off automatically.  The can includes a washable HEPA filter and removable trash can liner.  A full-bin indicator lets you know when to empty the can.

The Smart Touchless Vac-Can is $169.99 at the Sharper Image.

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