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[Cessna 337]

Your plan to aquire a 337 as your first airplane is solid. I purchased my 337D prior to completing my PPL, however, I did finish on the single (tomahawk) as the 337D was in for the annual for two months. I started my dual 337 flying after a few solo hrs in the single and took my multi ride after 30 hrs of dual. It is now 6 months since my CLT ride and I have 90 hrs Multi.
I remember how "busy" I was for those first 5-10 hrs in the 337 and thought I would never get ahead of the plane. Then, it all clicked. I love the Skymaster and I'm very happy I chose it as my first aircraft.

[hharney]

If possible achieve your Multi engine rating in a standard, side by side, twin. Then you are all set with a Multi engine rating that is not limited to CLT. Trust me, I didn't do it that way and really wished I had. I now have the Multi with no limitation but should have just done so from the beginning. Just my own thoughts. ...... FWIW

[Jim Nelson]

I think the centerline thrust limitation has been removed. I can't find any mention of the CLT limitation in the current FAR Part 61 and nothing about it in the multiengine training stuff. I seem to remember it was removed a couple of years ago, but I'm just not sure. Does anyone know one way or another?

Thanks!
Jim

[Cessna 337]

Recieved my Multi in March 2013. Under restrictions it says "Center Line Thrust Only". No VMC training in the 337.

[Jim Nelson]

That's pretty definitive!

Thanks!
Jim

[WebMaster]

There are several schools around the country that do the 5 day Multi engine training. I did that, it's intense, but they are set up with multiple airplanes, all the same, and there is no down time for instructors or airplanes.