KFA XL SAFARI
LAA inspector Graham Smith's Original Aircraft Click the link below for Francis Donaldson's LAA review and magazine article.
£80,000 ONO
Build started in 2020 and permit issued as first of type in 2023. There are many Youtube videos showing its journey as the 1st Safari on the UK register. This one is slightly larger than current builds available so G-CLNO is unique as it resembles the XL version being flown in the USA. Since then the plane has flown approximately 55 hrs and undergone full engine and avionics upgrades (See below).A Rotax 912 ULS with VZ Turbo conversion and Ivoprop Magnum 72" 3 blade adjustable prop allows the aircraft performance to exceed expectations in STOL flying. It is an easy aircraft to fly and suits tarmac or rough terrain. The aircraft has only needed 90m to land . All LAA Aircraft Paperwork and logs are available to view. Permit revalidated and expiry September 2026. MTOW 700kg, The KFA is capable of full fuel , 2 people and plenty of luggage too. Read the following article for a better understanding.
Hangared at Blackbushe, the first of 2 flying Safari's in the UK. Flight tested by Dan Griffiths the LAA Chief test pilot, & flown by Francis Donaldson as part of the linked LAA magazine article.The Airframe has approx 55 hrs since new, the Rotax 912 ULS engine has approx 720hrs since new, transferred from a Sportcruiser then rebuilt by Graham (previous logs included). Unfortunately due illness Graham was unable to fully finish the project until he sold the aircraft back in 2023.It has just been serviced ( inc Gearbox and 200 hour service) by SAS aviation and Ventura Aviation , both Rotax specialists. The VZ turbo has been tweaked with a new spring and new exhaust system. All hydraulic brake lines have been rebuilt and enhanced by The Midland Aircraft Company.The cockpit has a new Trig TY91 comms panel and Trig 21 transponder, a Uvionix AV30 backup EFIS ,Skydemon iPad mount and USB along with an MGL SP-7 ADRHS system which links to the MGL Challenger onboard to provide accurate avionics. The RDAC box which is MGL's link to all the sensor systems has also been completely replaced by Ventura Aviation.The Ivoprop is in flight adjustable via a Flyzone prop controller. The Aircraft currently uses a Skyecho for ADSB but an application to use the MGL ADSB output is currently with the LAA. (This is certified everywhere else in the world and much more accurate than Skyecho).
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