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The Koala Aircraft is a Three Axis Microlight. Designed by Fisher Flying Products in the U.S.A.

The majority of the Koalas in South Africa were built under license to Fisher Flying Products by Sport Aviation Products, originally at Empangeni in Kwazulu Natal then later at the Jack Taylor Airfield, Krugersdorp.

This aircraft is a geodetic design, manufactured from wood  and  fabric (Ceconite).

The Koala has many configurations i.e.  Single Seater FP202 , Two Seater, side by side, Super  Koala Tail dragger, and the  Two Seater Koala Gazelle Trike undercarriage (nose wheel)

Most Koalas in South Africa, are  fitted with The Rotax 503, 532, or 582 two cylinder two stroke engine.

Other Engines known to be fitted are the Rotax 912 , Volkswagen and BMW

Cruising Speed +/- 65 Statute Miles per hour. (Dependent on the engine fitted.)

The aircraft has a VNE of 110 Statute Miles per hour .

With a Standard Fuel tank of 35 Litres, gives  a range of  approx  80 Statute Miles with reserve. Some Koalas have been fitted with Aux. Fuel tanks. Thus improving the range considerably.

We are currently trying to compile a register of our own, of all Koalas in South Africa.

The intention of this website, is to share experiences and ideas with others.

     

Please email Anything of interest including Photographs which we can include

 in this Website to  kwillis@absamail.co.za

 Last Update 12 April, 2004