Kitplanes For Africa Bush Planes Are Big. Really Big.

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

Dan Johnson

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 02:50 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Kitplanes For Africa (KFA) is a South African manufacturer with over 30 years of experience, known for its robust bush-capable aircraft, including the refined Safari XL.
The Safari XL model boasts a notably spacious interior and large luggage capacity, designed to accommodate taller pilots and American market preferences.
Currently offered in the US as an Experimental Amateur Built kit, the Safari XL is expected to qualify as a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) under the upcoming MOSAIC rule, enabling enhanced capabilities.
The article highlights KFA as a success story contributing to South Africa's emergence as a significant and growing hub for light aircraft manufacturing.

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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.