WOS

Here are a few photos of the plane we are using for standardisation flight training: WOS, a GA8 Airvan. MAF uses the GA8 in Arnhem Land, East Timor, and until recently, Papua New Guinea. It can carry 7 passengers or up to 600 kg of cargo, depending on how much fuel is on board. Many of MAF's aircraft, including this one, are fitted with extra design features for short take-off and landing operations (abbreviated to STOL). It's not the prettiest plane in the world - in fact it basically looks like a box with wings - but it does the job and apparently does it quite well.

A box with wings

Inside the cabin

Some specs for the aviation buffs:
GA8-TC 320
320 bhp Lycoming 6 cylinder, turbocharged
MTOW: 1905 kg
Cruise speed, 65% power: 110 KTAS
Stall speed (with full flap): 57 KIAS
Take-off distance required at MTOW (sea level, nil wind, to 50 ft): 670 m*
Landing distance required at MLW (sea level, nil wind, from 50 ft): 385 m*

(*without STOL kit)