Cessna 337 Skymaster
Last updated: 2026-04-21
The Cessna 337 Skymaster features a unique push-pull twin-engine layout with both engines on the fuselage centreline, eliminating the asymmetric thrust hazard common to conventional twins during engine-failure drills. It is a workhorse of European EASA general-aviation training fleets, used at both DTO and ATO operators for hour-building and rating progression. undefined
What is the Cessna 337 Skymaster used for in flight training?
The 337 occupies a unique niche in MEP training. Because both engines lie on the fuselage centreline, an engine failure produces no yawing moment, allowing students to study multi-engine procedures and systems without the immediate control demands of a conventional twin. This makes it popular for initial MEP familiarisation before students progress to asymmetric-thrust types for the MEP(L) skill test. Some ATOs also use the 337 for instrument training, appreciating its docile handling and spacious cabin.