NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Cessna Skymaster is an entry level, twin engine aircraft used by civil aviation and the military.
In line engines are able to provided better control than standard twin engine aircraft in the event of an engine-out situation.
Cessna Skymaster civilian aircraft first took to the sky in 1961. The military version first flew in 1967. They were deployed in Vietnam, primarily for observation purposes.
Flying the Skymaster is easier than flying most twins with engines on their wings. You light up the back engine, make sure all is okay, than the front one.
Visibility from the pilot seat is excellent. The airplane sits in a level position on the ground. It steers easily. Surprisingly, cabin sound level does not appear to be higher than
conventional twin engine aircraft. However, engine vibrations do enter the cabin.
Once the takeoff roll begins, the aircraft feels very much like any other light twin. Getting into the air after a moderate run is easy. The Skymaster will easily climb out at
1,000+ feet per minute. The airplane smooths out bumpy chop throughout its speed range.
At higher speeds it takes a bit more pressure to move the ailerons than on other light twins. However, the amount of pressure necessary to move the controls never becomes uncomfortable.
While not apparent in standard flight, the in-line engines can be of great advantage in an engine out situation. There is no need to stand on a rudder peddle to compensate for loss
of engine power to one side or the other of the aircraft. Anyone who is comfortable flying a higher performance single engine aircraft will easily adapt to the Cessna Skymaster.
Landings are easy. The flaps slow the aircraft well. Reducing power to idle over the end of the runway produces a gentle float and touch down. The landing gear does a good job
of absorbing the weight of the aircraft as it touches the runway. The brakes work well in bringing the Skymaster down to taxi speed quickly.
The aircraft have served in many countries around the world. A total of 2,993 Cessna Skymaster aircraft of all types were manufactured through 1982.
transport
one
Continental IO-360-C
2 x 210 h.p. ea.
2,655 lbs.
4,500 lbs.
six
93 U.S. gallons
29' 9"
38' 0"
189 mph
199 mph
1,200 fpm
19,500 feet
750 miles
1967
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A rc Cessna Skymaster from Nitro Planes.
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Pictured above is the 81" wingspan ARF rc giant scale Cessna 337 Skymaster for sale from Nitro Planes. It has a length of 62". For power you will need a pair of .46 engines. All up weight is about 10 lbs.
Nitro Planes has a rc Cessna Skymaster for sale with a wingspan of 55" and a length of 43". The ARF can be powered with a pair of .25 engines or brushless outrunner motors.
The first and second pictures below are of the rc ARF Cessna Skymaster for sale from ST Model. Wingspan is 50" and fuselage length is 37.5". It is of all foam construction. Recommended power can be a pair of Speed 400 geared motors or the equivalent brushless motors. Weighs is about 2 3/4 lbs. ready to fly.
RT Aerospace has a giant scale rc Cessna Skymaster for sale that comes as a semi kit. It has a wingspan of 91". Construction is all epoxy glass. You can power it with a pair of .40 to .60 two stroke or .56 to .90 four stroke engines.
Aviomodelli has rc giant scale Cessna Sklymaster kit for sale. Wingspan is 86 1/2" and length is 45 1/2". Balsawood and plywood are used for construction. To power it you will need a pair of .46 or larger 2 cycle or .65 or larger 4 cycle engines. Upon completion it should weigh around 13 1/2 lbs.
The last picture on this page is of the rc giant scale Cessna Skymaster from Kit Cutters. It has a wingspan of 119" and length of 93". It is from Wendell Hostetler Plans. Kit Cutters has a full kit, short kit or plans. You will need a pair of 1.8 c.i.d. or larger engines. Weight is from 32 to 40 lbs.
Zeke's Park Scale Models has rc Cessna Skymaster kit for sale. It biilds to a wingspan of 37" and a length of 28 1/2". Recommended power comes from a pair of GWS IPS-S2 motors. It is for rudder, elevator, and throttle control and weighs 10 1/2 oz.
Park Pilots has a RTF (ready to fly) Skymaster rc airplane with a 50" wingspan and a 31" length. It is a foamy, includes a pair of geared motors, and radio.
Richard.Ferrier.free.fr has three view drawings to help build a rc Cessna 337 Skymaster.
Yongkong Fly Model Factory, China has a rc Cessna 337 ARF for sale with a 81" wingspan.
If you have built a rc Cessna Skymaster you would like to show off or know of one we should mention, don't hesitate to email us.
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A rc Cessna Skymaster from ST Model.
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Cessna Skymaster rc airplane.
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A rc Skymaster from Hostetler Plans.
At Watt Flyer luisfc1972 started a thread about a rc Cessna Skymaster.
At Watt Flyer tahustvedt posted about three view drawings and a rc Cessna 337 ARF.
At Watt Flyer rc ers started a thread about a rc Cessna 337.
Doppleganger of Watt Flyer was looking for a rc Cessna Skymaster ARF.
At RC Groups bruff started a thread about his rc Cessna Skymaster.
At Plane Scale Models.com wizzoplanes posted a video of his rc Cessna Skymaster.
There is a Skymasters Radio Control Club of Michigan.
Herc Pilot of RC Universe started a thread about building a rc Cessna 337 Skymaster.
Carlos Murphy of RC Universe posted about his Cessna 337 Skymaster scale model rc airplane.
At RC Universe alqwad mentions his new rc Cessna 337 Skymaster.
Phantom pty of RC Universe posted about his new rc Cessna 337 Skymaster.
At RC universe richyan had a rc Cessna 337 Skymaster for sale.
Bosmodelair of RC Universe posted about his Cessna Skymaster and retractable landing gear.
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