Talk:Short SC.7 Skyvan

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Aerovan discussion edit

Is the discussion of the Miles Aerovan relavent since it states that aerovan data wasn't used?

Aerovan edit

Latest comment: 17 years ago2 comments2 people in discussion

I suppose it was originally provided to dispel the impression that (a) the name and (b) the type of aircraft might give, that Shorts had somehow inherited the concept from the Miles company. Perhaps the comment has some relevance for that reason. I moved it to the end because it was given undue prominence at the beginning of the article. TraceyR 13:05, 3 January 2007 (UTC)Reply

Added an introduction to the history (and removed the note) to show the connection with the Miles Aerovan.MilborneOne 23:39, 12 January 2007 (UTC)Reply

Early Models edit

Latest comment: 9 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion

There are no photos of early models. The astazou powered ones, and there was at least one test bed with Siddeley turboprops; quite long and skinny. Ansett and its children would have been major customers, but the machine could not operate safely in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The astazou was a helicopter engine, and the axial stage, while very efficient at sea level, lost power quickly at altitude. Ansett did purchase machines later on. One of the van's best selling points was single pilot ops and with airline carrier approval. Other operators in PNG found the Garret turbines to have a poor lifespan when operated in regions of volcanic aerosols.220.244.246.102 (talk) 03:18, 25 November 2014 (UTC)Reply

Assessment comment edit

Latest comment: 17 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion

The comment(s) below were originally left at Talk:Short SC.7 Skyvan/Comments, and are posted here for posterity. Following several discussions in past years, these subpages are now deprecated. The comments may be irrelevant or outdated; if so, please feel free to remove this section.

The Skyvan is a long-serving transport aircraft with a history dating back to 1963. It has an interesting history, e.g. from the Nepali famine and the Falklands war. It had also a history as an airliner, which could be developed. I believe it is of "mid" importance. But a starter as far as the text goes at this moment.--MoRsE 15:08, 11 February 2007 (UTC)Reply

Substituted at 01:14, 12 June 2016 (UTC)

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