Learning to fly the Cessna SKYMASTER 337 | Training Course

[@williamfeldner9356]

I like the music, the plane was instrumental in Vietnam and so was the song!

[@DeadstickAdventures]

We thought they’d go hand in hand!

[@WillThePilot]

Immediately liked when I heard fortunate son

[@DeadstickAdventures]

It is a tune 👌

[@AaronDotZone]

Same

[@AaronDotZone]

Air america had one of these in it

[@AKATEATime]

My absolute favorite twin. I saw one put on an awesome display at an airshow years ago and I was blown away by how fast it was. Just amazing.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

You often see 155kts plus! They’re an awesome plane with a very distinctive sound!

[@jRieg]

I was a Crew Chief in the Air Force stationed at Patrick AFB Florida, we had O2-A (337) Aircraft that flew in Vietnam. My assigned plane tail number was 68- 0872 I was there from 1979 - 1982

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Very nice. Great aircraft

[@niccoetzee7700]

It took me 19 hours to go Solo on a C172...but only 1,5hours to go solo on my 337F.. Most amazing aircraft. If you haven't piloted a " push-pull " you haven't flown....I salute ZS- FLC...

[@DeadstickAdventures]

They’re such a good plane. Easy to fly too, even on one engine! 😎

[@joesutherland225]

Always been my favorite noisey yeah but great plane.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

She’s a noisy beast but it’s a good noise!

[@MrNobody-ee9hp]

Great video. I would like to share a very important piece of information. I am an experienced 337 pilot. I was trained by a Vietnam pilot who flew the O2. It is virtually impossible to maintain Vyse under the following flight condition, rear engine windmilling, full flaps, and gear down. You cannot maintain blue line. Forget about climbing, forget about level flight. Start looking for a place to land. I loved my Skymaster. My $.02 worth.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@fsodn]

@MrNobody: So...er...why would you expect to be able to maintain level flight in those conditions? That's an extremely high-drag configuration. I would think your procedure at that moment would be while maintaining control, shed as much drag as possible as quickly as possible (feather rear engine, raise gear, flaps to takeoff) and then retract the rest of the flaps when you're at Vse. Right?

[@AVKingJamesBible]

Great song. Great plane.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Thanks! :)

[@DeadstickAdventures]

For those who are interested, next week we're uploading an IN-DEPTH Cessna Skymaster 337G WALKAROUND! Make sure to subscribe and press the funny bell button so you don't miss it!

[@clarencehopkins7832]

Excellent stuff bro, got to have one of these

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Thanks man! They’re so cool!

[@AlicesWondereland]

I was about 12 when I saw my first 337. We had just pulled our 150 over to the fuel ramp as one was leaving. I fell in love on the spot.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Can’t help but stare. Such a unique aircraft!

[@robertf863]

Always loved these and the Adam A500s .

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Rare and beautiful aircraft, that’s for sure

[@snapsprovolone2895]

Why the music? Esp. When folk in the video are talking?

[@DeadstickAdventures]

This was one of our earliest videos. Have a watch of our most recent 337 video and see if we improved - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX28mKtmiNKalassi=jWsFg-0WbWOiEIq2

[@Aereaux]

Always start the takeoff roll with the reat engine only, to make sure that it is operating at 100% efficiency. So easy to end up being short on power and short on runway.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

100% agree! We teach this to all new 337 pilots although the video didn't actually show it. That issue has caused at least 2 fatal accidents in Australia in 337s and it was an important aspect of the pre-flight briefing.

[@droge192]

1:49 - Music is far too loud and distracting against what is being said. Music and aviation videos..... the bane of my life!

[@flygulfstreamg650]

I worked with one of CCR pilots he had the best mind blowning story’s of the after parties 🎉 legends of there time

[@blackholeful]

Awesome! Glad you liked our machine👍

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Yeah mate she’s a beaut! 👌 - Ash

[@RiechCruz]

Hi! I just subscribed and started watching your videos. Do you have Online Classes? I just purchased a '67 Skymaster 337 and I need to learn EVERYTHING I can about it. I am still a student pilot and have hours on a single. Any advice????

[@DeadstickAdventures]

What’s your email? I can send you through what I’ve got on the 337. It’s not much but it might help

[@RiechCruz]

@@DeadstickAdventures Hi. I've posted my email twice but I think it's getting deleted. But just so heads-up... it's Gmail and it's only my first and last name. Thanks so much!!!! -Riech Cruz

[@cougarlove8542]

Do you train on the 337 for anyone interested? If so where are you located? Thinking of buying one of these in the next few months.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Hey man, we’re based in Adelaide, Australia. All training was done through Command Flight Training. They may be able to help you out if you’re in Aus. Cheers, Ash

[@christalbert722]

struggling to understand what's being said, 'cause of that thumpin' soundtrack.... that seems to be the trend now, can't have any "dead air", got to fill it up with some inane music of some sort. why?..... Having whined and complained about the music- good video anyway, love the old 337, would love to get checked out in one some day!

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Appreciate the feedback, will pass on to the editor. Glad you enjoyed otherwise

[@superspit]

@@DeadstickAdventures yes, please take this advice onboard. Backing track after the intro.was awful and unnecessarily loud.

[@sebsorsomethin]

Yooo this is good, it’s so rare to see vids on the 337 great video

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Thanks man! They're such a cool bird.

[@jonnyjetstreamer997]

Good one thanks!

[@Subgunman]

After ground school in high school I was fortunate to have a friend hose father had one. I learned straight off in this series aircraft. One must remember however the first rule of flying. Never get yourself into a situation you are not trained or certified for. Never had an issue flying this complex airframe from the get go. Too bad Cessna no longer makes them and to find one with low time on the airframe and NDH would be fantastic. Those micro switches are still notorious for landing gear deployment and locking. These are one of the first components I would replace on a retractable version if they are over 10 years old. I did see an interesting conversion years ago done for some US government agency. Turboprop conversion. Long nose to accommodate the mill but the W&B on this airframe must have been a bitch considering the loss of the rear engine but from what I was told the turboprop mill is a lot lighter than a piston.

[@SolarWebsite]

7:13 WTH?!? Is that light grey part of the instrument panel on the left wobbling so much, or is it a camera effect (rolling shutter)?

[@DeadstickAdventures]

She wobbles away, particularly with vibration on the ground. Pretty common in these older girls!

[@ellischernoff8603]

Performance with rear engine failed will improve if you feather the prop and close the cowl flaps per the checklist.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Yes true

[@julianhogan1549]

Spinners on front and rear are on MEL for the 337 fyi

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Thanks! Wasn’t aware of that.

[@AmericanCitizen1000]

Cessna 337 are still flying ?

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Yeah man! There’s a bunch still in the air in Australia and all over the world. Great aircraft.

[@indridcold8433]

This is, by far, my favourite twin engine aircraft! I do not bother getting a twin engine certification because I can not find a Skymaster 337 anywhere, affordably. It looks like I am stuck with a lethargic 152 Aerobat. It is a retired flight school plane and it shows. When the school went defunct, I got the old aerobat for $18,000, with a few extra parts. At least it had the flight worthiness certificate current. It is one ugly bird. But, parts are super cheap, everywhere, and very easy to install. Some say I may have paid too much for the Aerobat. IHowever, it is the only cash aircraft I have ever seen that is airworthy.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Nothing wrong with a 152 Aerobat! We actually own one at the moment too but thinking of selling. Do you know how much they’re selling for at the moment?

[@indridcold8433]

@@DeadstickAdventures They are still going for around $48,000 well maintained with a few upgrades. If you have modern avionics and radio on it and have done some minor interior improvements, ask around $80,000 and let them play with the number no lower than 72,000. Of course, a bone stock, clockwork avionics with the OEM radio and interior can still be bought less than the $48,000. But that is just a junkbox with wings. I once saw a 152 Aerobat with a fuel injection retrofit! That one would easily go for over $120,000. He had everything you could think of for improvements, except a pressurised cabin.

[@indridcold8433]

@@DeadstickAdventures By the way, the Aerobat I have is very ugly. It is considered an experimental. The wings are a different colour from the tail. The interior is made out of mismatched seats, and the doors do not match. But it has a current airworthiness certificate.

[@stephenreynolds7059]

The music makes it very difficult to hear the narration. Why is that a good idea?

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Spot on Stephen, we chatted to our editor who is fixing it for future vids. Thanks for the comment! ^MP

[@richardwaugh2049]

Your background music blocks half of what you say

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Thanks for letting me know Richard. I spoke to our editor and have it fixed for future videos. Cheers! ^MP

[@Darkhonor21]

This plane is in Stephen King's The Night Flier

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Haha wow I just googled it and you’re right. I’d love to find the N number of the one that was in the movie. Very similar paint job to this one!

[@bernardanderson3758]

We got center line thrust multi engine rating just in a Cessna 337 Skymaster

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Good fun hey?

[@AnthonyChew]

6:19 Wow, Betty's having a bad day.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Poor old girl

[@MDavis-vp4yb]

What type of add on is the gear down for landing?

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Most landings, generally it’s frowned upon to land with the gear up… 😇🤣 ^Michael

[@kennethjohnson6223]

Most awesome civilian airplane not sure why they were not common place? Pressurized 337 is more awesome though

[@DeadstickAdventures]

P337s are awesome! I’d love to fly one someday!

[@GoatMan-dl5ds]

Theres one rotting away at my airport. The guy left it there 10 years ago😥

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Such a shame! Great aircraft but pricey to maintain!

[@bernardanderson3758]

If I get my multi rating in this I would only get to flying this because of centerline thrust and not a Aztec

[@ericeller9165]

Those twins will give you Aviator’s Ear 😳

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Noise cancelling is a MUST!

[@alancampbell1161]

And that's a rear engine failure way below MTOW resulting in little or no climb performance. Good luck when heavy and a high density altitude, when it becomes effectively a single with a partial engine failure. Nice enough to fly, but not the ultimate solution for twin engine safety.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Agreed, there’s not much chance they’d climb under adverse conditions (hot, heavy, high). The bonus is that at least they’re easier to control if you do lose an engine and get slow!

[@alancampbell1161]

@@DeadstickAdventures All that said, lightly loaded they are still capable of take-off with power from rear engine only. ( under controlled conditions as they say).

[@Smokeyr67]

The ultimate solution for twin engine safety is to have 4 engines..

[@Flying_Snakes]

@@DeadstickAdventures The climb rate of the 182 I fly is WAY worse with an engine failure, lol! Thanks for this vid on a great plane I want to fly some day.

[@jimdigriz3436]

Yeah, the ONLY design defect in the 337 is the gear… no hydraulic pump, no gear. Can’t free fall it. Can hand pump.

[@4437RR]

Please dump the background "music", particularly at the narrative beginning.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Noted. Thanks for watching

[@Gonken88]

The voice that says gears down for landing sounds like something out of halflife...

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Hahaha I know right!

[@animaldarezntalkz]

The best turbo Prop Ever

[@mikebreen2890]

I flew G-FAST in 1976. Not a soul believes me.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Awesome call sign!

[@22640cal]

GEARS DOWN FOR LANDING..... ok Satan lol

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Hahaha it’s a hell of a voice

[@andrewheld2475]

I believe it's Sam Elliott. ; )

[@Daster7771]

It's the Doom guy!

[@Flying_Snakes]

LOL

[@J0einOK]

The tires look dinky.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

You look dinky

[@triplanelover]

well as usual mfg companies put in the least amount of power possible; in this case 180hp each...why wouldn't they just put in 0470s to start with and be done with anemic twin perf

[@DeadstickAdventures]

She’d be a monster with 470s!!

[@ButchNackley]

The music is just too much and certainly not needed.

[@joshuadavis862]

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[@cayenne7792]

WTF is with the loud Audio over dub? geez!

[@chrisnedbalek2866]

Incredibly annoying. I gave up & stopped watching.

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Error in the editing software. Fixed for future videos, thanks for letting us know!

[@i.hunter3627]

get rid of that background noise

[@DeadstickAdventures]

And listen to the beautiful drum of the 337’s props unsynchronized? I think not!

[@masscomnet]

A yawwrrring moment?

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Hey don’t bash the accent 🇦🇺

[@scottrichmond3400]

I WAS THE 1000th LIKE! Do i win the SKYMASTER? or some prize? Fingers Crossed 🤞 🙏

[@DeadstickAdventures]

Congrats! Maybe once we get 10k subs and some merch happening!

[@rogersmart1766]

You don’t land Flat!

[@IG-ft1ge]

There is a short Stephen King movie called The Night Flier, in which the bad guy/vampire, flies a 337 skymaster