Cessna 337 Skymaster - History, Review and Specs of Push Pull Twin!
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- Everyone loves the unique Cessna 337 Skymaster sound! Cessna 337 is an amazing push-pull aircraft for general aviation. In this aviation documentary, we explore how the Cessna Skymaster might be the best twin-engine aircraft for family cross-country flights! We explore how Cessna evolved from 336 baby Skymaster to 337 super Skymaster, being one of the best push-pull aircraft in the world. Cessna Skymaster has a unique push-pull engine configuration, giving it the distinct Cessna Skymaster sound.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:09 History Of Cessna Skymaster
02:47 Cessna 337 Specs
03:55 Skymaster Performance
04:39 Cessna Upgrades
06:40 Skymaster Interior
07:48 Skymaster 337 Safety
The 337 is one safe Multi engine aircraft that I’ve flown in and they are still available and the most expensive ones were the Riley Rockets
It’s crazy watching this video and seeing my bird (N84E) being featured.
I have a turbo 337b. Never had trouble with the rear engine getting hot unless you are taxing with only the rear engine for more than 5 minutes. And you almost never do that. Maintenance is a little harder but not too bad. It's just tight like a new car. Fun to fly, feels like a single, but much more going on. After owning I flew my friends 210 and it was a let down. Also, I went from a Taylorcraft to this... big jump, lots of training was needed. Lol
I have a 1967 O-2A Skymaster.
New Mexico State Police flew two push/ pulls as recon and travel duty for us officers on traffic enforcement, drug eradication recon missions and travel duty on on going criminal investigations. I loved these birds, they were friendly,stable and offered great visibility. Oh, these were flown through the eighties and into the early 1990s by uniformed fully commissioned police pilots, along side our helicopter.
This is a very informative video, but I think you forgot to mention that during takeoffs it is very difficult to determine if the rear engine has failed, except for the realization that the takeoff run is taking longer than usual. I was always taught when starting the takeoff roll to advance the power on the rear engine first, never to advance both throttles at the same time. This procedure allows the pilot to positively determine that the rear engine is operating properly and the takeoff can be safely completed.
I love the Do335 fighter. It was faster than anything else in the European Theater during WWII. the Cessna is my second favorite.
You never mentioned the military O2 version!😱
I have always liked the Skymaster, so as an A&P mechanic I never minded working on them. Other mechanics I knew wanted nothing to do with them, as the rear engine was especially tight and the magnetos were hard to get to.
Surf guitar player Dick Dale was a friend for many years and owned a 337. It was his pride and joy.
Check out the movie BAT21......Great use of this plane...!!
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Excellent movie!
Jerry Reed at his best as well.👌
We flew in a sky master in the mid 80s from Tico airport in Florida to Port prince and back. It was a good flight cramped but never the first problem.
Weren't Skywagons used as spotter aircraft in Vietnam...?
At least 2 of them had "wheel pants" on, a yellow one at 2:57 and a red one. All the rest had "Gooney Bird" retract gear. That gear, and the same thing on Centurions, wins the prize for "most failures" in any design, ever. LOL I think there were more ways to get better aerodynamic cooling, and reduce the noise in that rear engine. I with they would have tried more, that looks like a good idea. JMHO --gary
As an aircraft mechanic since 2000, this AC was known as the Sky Disaster, as there are not many left.