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KFA's Safari XL features a luggage door and weighs in at 1,543 pounds.

By Dan Johnson Updated July 26, 2023 Save Article

Editor’s note: This article first appeared on ByDanJohnson.com .

I first ran into Stefan Coetzee and KFA at Aero Friedrichshafen , my favorite light aircraft show in Europe. I was caught by the clever name. Easy to say, “KFA” sticks in your mind like a catchy tune.

Kitplanes For Africa sounds like a company making aircraft that should have superior bush capabilities. It was a handsome aircraft and I felt readers would enjoy it but they had no American representation at the time so I filed the discovery away under: “Promising.”

The bigger and more accurate picture is that KFA is yet another light aviation success story for South Africa*.

Almost half-way around the world, South Africa fell out of many conversations once the apartheid struggle finally ended in the 1990s. Yet despite years of ugly headlines, the country’s interest in aviation has been strong and building. Companies are producing lots of aircraft. (The Aircraft Factory alone produces 20 Sling aircraft each month, and has plans to increase to 30, employing almost 500 personnel.)

KFA was begun roughly when apartheid ended, so it shares no history with that difficult period. However, this timeline also illustrates the 30 years in business this builder has been active. More than 300 of their Bushbaby designs were sold and Coetzee reports strong business today.

Welcome to America…via Canada

An early enthusiast in the Americas was Canadian Vince Scott, a six-foot-eight tower of a man… and yes, he fits. Even his entry looked straightforward. For someone of my average stature, Safari XL looks huge inside. Coetzee enjoyed referring to “Hamburgers,” hinting at Yankee pilots who enjoy a good meal or three every day. Those well-fed pilots will love this enlarged bird. In fact, I think most pilots would look admiringly upon the large interior volume of Safari XL.

Coetzee maintains that while similarities exist, Explorer is different in almost every element, “I don’t believe any part on this airplane would work on a Kitfox,” he said. Over several iterations — Bushbaby to Explorer to Safari to Safari XL — the design evolved like many do when engineers find a way to improve.

Safari XL has a particularly interesting story, one that I think many Americans will appreciate.

Loading luggage into many aircraft is often an awkward hassle but KFA created a luggage door large enough for a good size suitcase. A couple sets of golf clubs would fit, noted Coetzee, and you can see in the image KFA has also accommodated lengthy fishing poles (arrow).

When MOSAIC finally arrives, Safari XL will easily qualify, even if equipped with an in-flight adjustable propeller. An even larger model is well into development, Coetzee hinted, so his company—like many in the light aircraft space — is gearing up for the added capabilities we are getting with MOSAIC…assuming the final rule looks much like the NPRM proposal we have been studying in recent days.

Coetzee’s humorous reference to “hamburgers” brings home the fact that even if you and your best flying buddy may not be large fellows or gals, extra space inside is almost always appreciated (except maybe by the go-as-fast-as-possible crowd). If you are built large, this airplane will fit. Six-eight Vince looked comfortable when I asked him to model his plane for me.

Safari XL — and its slightly smaller Explorer sibling model — offer another interesting choice for pilots and brings to the market a design refined over many years.

ARTICLE LINKS:

• Kitplanes For Africa , contact info and content on this website
• Until their Drake website is available, contact info appears here
• Complete kit description of KFA kits in PDF form

* Just off the top of my head, I can recall these manufacturers… The Airplane Factory (Sling), SkyReach (Bushcat), Bathawk, Rainbow, and now KFA plus a business in South Africa worked closely with Jabiru to build those aircraft. I’ll bet I missed a few. Not bad for a country of 60 million located a great distance from other established aviation development centers.

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Kitplanes For Africa Bush Planes Are Big. Really Big.

Kfa's safari xl features a luggage door and weighs in at 1,543 pounds..

[Credit: Dan Johnson]

Editor’s note: This article first appeared on ByDanJohnson.com .

I first ran into Stefan Coetzee and KFA at Aero Friedrichshafen , my favorite light aircraft show in Europe. I was caught by the clever name. Easy to say, “KFA” sticks in your mind like a catchy tune.

Kitplanes For Africa sounds like a company making aircraft that should have superior bush capabilities. It was a handsome aircraft and I felt readers would enjoy it but they had no American representation at the time so I filed the discovery away under: “Promising.”

The bigger and more accurate picture is that KFA is yet another light aviation success story for South Africa*.

Almost half-way around the world, South Africa fell out of many conversations once the apartheid struggle finally ended in the 1990s. Yet despite years of ugly headlines, the country’s interest in aviation has been strong and building. Companies are producing lots of aircraft. (The Aircraft Factory alone produces 20 Sling aircraft each month, and has plans to increase to 30, employing almost 500 personnel.)

KFA was begun roughly when apartheid ended, so it shares no history with that difficult period. However, this timeline also illustrates the 30 years in business this builder has been active. More than 300 of their Bushbaby designs were sold and Coetzee reports strong business today.

Welcome to America…via Canada

An early enthusiast in the Americas was Canadian Vince Scott, a six-foot-eight tower of a man… and yes, he fits. Even his entry looked straightforward. For someone of my average stature, Safari XL looks huge inside. Coetzee enjoyed referring to “Hamburgers,” hinting at Yankee pilots who enjoy a good meal or three every day. Those well-fed pilots will love this enlarged bird. In fact, I think most pilots would look admiringly upon the large interior volume of Safari XL.

The gray-over-black Explorer looks familiar to Oshkosh attendees. I overheard more than one person say it “looks like a Kitfox.” This comment is not original or accurate because even Kitfox started out as a modification of an Avid Flyer, the true original of this planform by designer Dean Wilson 40 years ago. Many other variations on the theme have been developed over the decades.

Coetzee maintains that while similarities exist, Explorer is different in almost every element, “I don’t believe any part on this airplane would work on a Kitfox,” he said. Over several iterations — Bushbaby to Explorer to Safari to Safari XL — the design evolved like many do when engineers find a way to improve.

Safari XL has a particularly interesting story, one that I think many Americans will appreciate.

The XL model, made to fit tall Vince is six inches wider, almost two inches taller inside and about 15 inches longer. People who know about these numbers realize that those few added inches make for a significantly larger interior. Climb inside and it feels spacious. Bowed-out doors help (many aircraft use this technique) but Safari would feel large even with flat doors. Then, consider the luggage area.

Loading luggage into many aircraft is often an awkward hassle but KFA created a luggage door large enough for a good size suitcase. A couple sets of golf clubs would fit, noted Coetzee, and you can see in the image KFA has also accommodated lengthy fishing poles (arrow).

While Explorer fits the LSA description closely at 1,320 pounds gross, Safari XL bumps that up another 100 kilos to 1,543 pounds. Until 2025 when Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certificates (MOSAIC) throws open the door, Safari XL will come to the USA as a kit. Explorer has met German standards and could likely qualify for special light sport aircraft (SLSA) status but this work remains in the future. The good news is that KFA has long been a kit supplier, so they see supporting builders as a normal duty.

When MOSAIC finally arrives, Safari XL will easily qualify, even if equipped with an in-flight adjustable propeller. An even larger model is well into development, Coetzee hinted, so his company—like many in the light aircraft space — is gearing up for the added capabilities we are getting with MOSAIC…assuming the final rule looks much like the NPRM proposal we have been studying in recent days.

Even though Safari XL must be Experimental Amateur Built, KFA is happy to support different skill sets with a variety of kit packages. Beside the basic kit that may consume 700 hours, the company offers at least two levels that are commonly called quick-build kits.

Coetzee’s humorous reference to “hamburgers” brings home the fact that even if you and your best flying buddy may not be large fellows or gals, extra space inside is almost always appreciated (except maybe by the go-as-fast-as-possible crowd). If you are built large, this airplane will fit. Six-eight Vince looked comfortable when I asked him to model his plane for me.

Safari XL — and its slightly smaller Explorer sibling model — offer another interesting choice for pilots and brings to the market a design refined over many years.

ARTICLE LINKS:

• Kitplanes For Africa , contact info and content on this website
• Until their Drake website is available, contact info appears here
• Complete kit description of KFA kits in PDF form

* Just off the top of my head, I can recall these manufacturers… The Airplane Factory (Sling), SkyReach (Bushcat), Bathawk, Rainbow, and now KFA plus a business in South Africa worked closely with Jabiru to build those aircraft. I’ll bet I missed a few. Not bad for a country of 60 million located a great distance from other established aviation development centers.

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I first ran into Stefan Coetzee and KFA at Aero Friedrichshafen , my favorite light aircraft show in Europe. I was caught by the clever name. Easy to say, “KFA” sticks in your mind like a catchy tune.

Almost half-way around the world, South Africa fell out of many conversations once the apartheid struggle finally ended in the 1990s. Yet despite years of ugly headlines, the country’s interest in aviation has been strong and building. Companies are producing lots of aircraft. (The Aircraft Factory alone produces 20 Sling aircraft each month, and has plans to increase to 30, employing almost 500 personnel.)

KFA was begun roughly when apartheid ended, so it shares no history with that difficult period. However, this timeline also illustrates the 30 years in business this builder has been active. More than 300 of their Bushbaby designs were sold and Stefan reports strong business today.

Welcome to America …via Canada

An early enthusiast in the Americas was Canadian Vince Scott , a six-foot-eight tower of a man… and yes, he fits. Even his entry looked straightforward. For someone of my average stature, Safari XL looks huge inside. Stefan enjoyed referring to “Hamburgers,” hinting at Yankee pilots who enjoy a good meal or three every day. Those well-fed pilots will love this enlarged bird. In fact, I think most pilots would look admiringly upon the large interior volume of Safari XL.

Stefan maintains that while similarities exist, Explorer is different in almost every element, “I don’t believe any part on this airplane would work on a Kitfox,” he said. Over several iterations — Bushbaby to Explorer to Safari to Safari XL — the design evolved like many do when engineers find a way to improve.

Safari XL has a particularly interesting story, one that I think many Americans will appreciate.

Stefan Coetzee shows the large luggage door on Safari XL.

The XL model, made to fit tall Vince is six inches wider, almost two inches taller inside and about 15 inches longer. People who know about these numbers realize that those few added inches make for a significantly larger interior. Climb inside and it feels spacious. Bowed-out doors help (many aircraft use this technique) but Safari would feel large even with flat doors. Then, consider the luggage area.

Loading luggage into many aircraft is often an awkward hassle but KFA created a luggage door large enough for a good size suitcase. A couple sets of golf clubs would fit, noted Stefan, and you can see in the image KFA has also accommodated lengthy fishing poles (arrow).

Arrow points at fishing poles sticking back into the mostly empty aft fuselage.

While Explorer fits the LSA description closely at 1,320 pounds gross, Safari XL bumps that up another 100 kilos to 1,543 pounds. Until 2025 when Mosaic throws open the door, Safari XL will come to the USA as a kit.  Explorer has met German standards and could likely qualify for SLSA status but this work remains in the future. The good news is that KFA has long been a kit supplier, so they see supporting builders as a normal duty.

When Mosaic finally arrives, Safari XL will easily qualify even if equipped with an in-flight adjustable propeller as shown in the image at bottom. An even larger model is well into development, Stefan hinted, so his company — like many in the light aircraft space — is gearing up for the added capabilities we are getting with Mosaic …assuming the final rule looks much like the NPRM proposal we have been studying in recent days.

Stefan’s humorous reference to “Hamburgers” brings home the fact that even if you and your best flying buddy may not be large fellows or gals, extra space inside is almost always appreciated (except maybe by the go-as-fast-as-possible crowd). If you are built large, this airplane will fit. Six-eight Vince looked comfortable when I asked him to model his plane for me.

Safari XL — and its slightly smaller Explorer sibling model — offer another interesting choice for pilots and brings to the market a design refined over many years.

ARTICLE LINKS :

• Kitplanes For Africa , contact info and content on this website
• Until their Drake website is available, contact info appears here
• Complete kit description of KFA kits in PDF form

Rotax’s 915iS installed on Safari XL. They have also installed the 916iS. Up front is a constant speed prop assembly.

* Just off the top of my head, I can recall these manufacturers… The Airplane Factory (Sling), SkyReach (Bushcat), Bathawk, Rainbow, and now KFA plus a business in South Africa worked closely with Jabiru to build those aircraft. I’ll bet I missed a few. Not bad for a country of 60 million located a great distance from other established aviation development centers.

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Price: R1,975,000 (excluding VAT)

The V35 with the V-tail is the most aerodynamically efficient tail with the least amount of drag because it has one less surface sticking out into the air. With over 10,000 built it is the most produced of all the Bonanza variants. Fresh MPI was completed in March 2024.

Cessna T210M Centurion

Passengers 6 / Year 1978 / Total Time 4,160.7 Hours

The Cessna T210M Centurion is a single-engine, six-seat light touring- and utility aircraft with retractable landing gear. This aircraft is alluring, and a high-performing load-hauler with the ability to tote a serious load at excellent speeds.

Diamond DA42-VI

Passengers / Year 2019 / Total Time 671.08 Hours

**DIAMOND AIRCRAFT SALES FOR AFRICA ONLY** Boasting advanced technology and sleek design, the Diamond Aircraft DA42-VI offers unparalleled performance in its class. With its fuel-efficient engines and spacious cabin, the DA42-VI offers cost-effective operations and comfortable travel for both personal and professional purposes.

Passengers 19 / Year 1994 / Total Time 35,856.3 Hours

If you are looking for a good performer in hot and high conditions, excellent speed, pressurised and comfortable stand-up cabin, and cost-effective operating cost, then take a look at the Beechcraft 1900D. This passenger configured turboprop is one of the most efficient and flexible regional air transport solutions.

Beechcraft Baron 58

Passengers 6 / Year 1983 / Total Time 6,838.1 Hours

The Baron 58 is a timeless twin-engine aircraft, renowned for its versatility and reliability. With a sleek design, it offers a comfortable and efficient flying experience. Perfect for both business and pleasure.

Beechcraft Sierra B24R 200

Passengers 5 / Year 1976 / Total Time 3,402.5 Hours

This aircraft has a sturdy construction and a comfortable interior. Its reliable Lycoming engine makes it a timeless choice for pilots and owners seeking an enjoyable and rewarding flying experience.

Dassault Falcon 2000

Passengers 8 / Year 1998 / Total Time 7885.9

The Falcon 2000 is a wide-body intercontinental twin-engine aircraft, and serves as an extraordinarily comfortable, fast and cost-efficient airborne office.

Hawker 4000

Passengers 9 / Year 2011 / Total Time 2,608.4 Hours

The Hawker 4000 super mid-size business jet is the largest aircraft in the Hawker family and features an all-composite fuselage and swept aluminium wing design. Due to the Hawker 4000’s carbon composite construction, it has more interior space than many jets in its class and can seat up to nine passengers.

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Survey aircraft for anti-poaching and game counts Passengers: 1 Cruise: 95 knots (150 km/hr)

The Cessna 206 is a nimble and durable aircraft which can take off and land from short, rugged airstrips. It has been a popular ‘bush aircraft,’ for some time and is often referred to as the workhorse of Africa. Passengers: 4-5 depending on weight Cruise: 120 knots (215 km/hr)

GA 8 Airvan

The GA 8 Airvan offers versatility between passenger transport and freight services. High wing and panoramic windows for exceptional views and a large sliding door and cargo pod for freight logistics. The perfect machine to transport you through Mozambique. Ideal for your shorter transfers, designed for remote airstrips. Passengers: 6-7 depending on weights Cruise: 115 knots (200 km/hr)

The Cessna 208 Caravan was designed at the outset to be simple, rugged and reliable. This aircraft is used throughout Africa and is a very popular cargo and passenger aircraft. Passengers: 9-12 depending on weight Cruise: 150 knots (270 km/hr)

Britten Norman Islander

The Islander’s simple design lends itself to easy reconfiguration between a wide variety of roles. Executive, commuter, freight and special mission fit options. It boasts an excellent short field take-off performance ideal for lodges situated along the Mozambique coast. Passengers: 8-9 depending on weight Cruise: 125 knots (230 km/hr)

King Air 200

Executive commuter ideal for longer flights. Passengers: 6-8 depending on weight Cruise: 250 knots (440 km/hr)

The Pilatus PC - 12 is a single-engine turboprop passenger and cargo aircraft. PC-12 has exceptional versatility and is capable of operating within various environments and airstrips. This aircraft s ideal for regional flights within Southern Africa. Passengers: 6-8 depending on weight Cruise: 250 knots (440 km/hr)

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