Douglas DC-8

A while ago some people mentioned some problems with the hydraulic system.I recently reinstalled the dc8 latest version and I still seem to have that same problem.I get around it by assigning a key to eliminate the hydraulic system failures and so, I can fly the bird without to much problems.Is this problem worked on though?

On the flight compartment checklist there is the item:"Ground spoiler switch NORMAL." Try as I may,I cannot find this switch in the cockpit.Could anyone point it out for me please?

When I load passengers using the load manager nothing changes and when i select cargo and it remains at zero.

Hi Michael, You have done a great job on the DC-8, congratulations. I hope you continue your work on new projects? A DC-10 or an A300 would be a dream. Thank you for your great work. Cheers Pedro

hi michael and everybody, 2 days now (don't laugh...) i try to move the guard over the radio rack blower to make sure the switch is set to norm but i didn't manage it. i use the cargo version. i have seen a video in youtube that somebody manages to open and close the guard. how can we do it? as long as i pass the mouse cursor over the guard, it becomes hand but nothing happens with right or left klik. neither if i drug it up down left or right. any ideas? thanks

hi everybody. i have put the dc8 in cold and start state but the altitude alert ligths are blinking. is that normal? or should i do something else? thank you !!

hi, is there any way to start the dc8 always in cold and dark? thank you

I uninstalled and then reinstalled v2.0 then upgraded to v2.1. No vibrating scenery at the gate this time. But several serious issues during the takeoff and climb. 1. Handflew the aircraft to 8000 agl and then activated AutoPilot maintaining correct climb EPR (per charts based on altitude/RAT) and pitched using VS to maintain 250KIAS. Shaking (or vibrating) panel began immediately. But outside view showed stable climb. Then the aircraft began pitching down and I tried to raise the VSI using the AP but it had no effect. Finally was able to regain stable flight by aggressively applying UP-Trim using the NUM 1 key. It gradually responded and I had to imm…

Hi, On my first flight (FAOR-EGCC) in this lovely aircraft. Fuel management and INS keeps you engaged. Love the turbine sounds. At full gross she's got a long takeoff (FAOR elevation is over 5000 ft). Could anyone tell me what the service ceiling on the old girl is? I'm at FL360, stepped up twice from FL300. Simbrief gives me a step up to FL380 in a few hundred miles. Couldn't find any sensible data on line. Cheers.

I've made hotfixes available for versions 2.0 and 2.1 for P3D only. As far as I know, FSX is OK and these files are only for P3D. Files can be found at the end of the Most recent update breaks trim handle and indicator thread.

Hello everyone, yesterday I got the DC-8 and I wonder about the payload manager and the CG. I'll attach a screenshot, it tells more than a thousand words.. The CG is far to the back, it actually is higher than the stabilizer setting table allows it. All I have done was to install the aircraft and load it up. However I have to stick with version 2.0 as with the latest update 2.1 I can't move the stab trim. (I have written about it in the other thread). For what it's worth the P3D payload manager shows the CG well in the middle, even slightly forward. Looking at the payload stations it Station 3, 7, 12 and 16 in use. I can put all the weight of 1300…

I was lucky enough to have some time in the DC-8 and well and DC-9 and other early turbojets - Being that very set airspeeds are needed for efficient climb to higher flight levels I would love to see an implemented IAS hold mode with a speed bug... It was the only way we climbed - VS hold requires a lot of baby-sitting. Well done on this product!

I've looked high and low for documentation for the p3d v4 version of this lovely bird. I can't find anything. IN my doucuments/aerosoft folder is just the updater. I'm looking for a list of custom key commands - specifically the turn knob on the AP panel. Since the 2.1 version is not showing the trim knob and indicator working - I've gone back. I'd like to be able to assign left and right to key commands. Can someone tell me what they are? Thanks! Colin Ware Denver

Hi, anybody knows how to set a delay from cargo load and unload after crew boarding and deboarding as the CRJ700/900 is set? It result that the cargo is loaded and arrive at the same than crew bus and the crew pass trought the cars and palets as gost thanks!

My Aerosoft Douglas DC-8 is not showing up on P3D Addons inside P3D or not on the Aircraft's to fly list! I have F14 Extended and it's in the Aerosoft Folder in PC (C:) Documents and is showing inside P3D Addons! Also I have the Aerosoft Updater and it's showing the correct location of Files! Thank you. Graham O/S Win. 10 64. P3D v4.5 Aerosoft Updater.txt add-on.xml

After taking off at 1500 ft (rad alt) I start to retract the flaps and reduce the EPR to the value of climb trhust compared to the RAT. With takeoff weights less than 230000 lbs, I always set the plus an EPR value of 1.55 (RAT 35). Although this represents one of the lowest thrusts, to maintain 250 kts with 0 flap, I get climb rates of at least 4000 ft / s. Is it correct to have such high climb rates? For low take-off weights, are there procedures for de-rate the climb trhust?

Hi, ever since the latest update, I am having problems with the configuration of the fuel system. Despite all mains in fill and the center tank lever in the Center Wing Tank "On" position, no flows are to be seen from the center tank into the other tanks. Instead the system is using the fuel from the engine 2 and 3 Alt Tanks. The Pic enclosed is after a cruise at 36,000 ft of 9nearly 2 hours and I am afraid the engines will shut down soon. What do I do wrong? Prepare 4.5 Help will be appreciated Peter

I have this proble m with terrain radar. Ps> I can't find ASupdater on my PC. Aerosoft support told me to use ASupdater to upgrade my DC8 to FSX steam

Hello! being that type of person who usually is away from the Computer during cruise flight, going grocery shopping, cleaning the house or is just doing something else, checking the sim every now and then, I was wondering if it’s possible to add a “Auto Fuel Management Mode”? Don’t get me wrong, I really like the DC-8 and all the work which is required to get her flying and keeping her in the air. But that Auto mode would make life so much easier for me and probably a few other people too. Thank you & happy landings

I may have accidentally deleted a file from my Updater Tool and now, even after reinstalling the aircraft the Updater Tool doesn't seem to work or recognize any of my Aerosoft add-ons. Is there a way to download this Tool separately in order to reinstall it?

Some issues with the FSX updater have been reported. We have uploaded a complete new installer: AS_DOUGLAS-DC-8_FSX-FSXSTEAM_V2000.exe Please try that one.

I have this proble m with terrain radar. Ps> I can't find ASupdater on my PC. Aerosoft support told me to use ASupdater to upgrade my DC8 to FSX steam

Hi, Would it be very time consuming to issue a pop-up window for the auto-pilot and maybe the INS as well? I find it quite hard to manage the vertical speed wheel while observing the indicated airspeed and altitude. kind regards Harry

Hello I’m interested in purchasing this magnificent aircraft however I like to ask besides the manual that it comes with,does it also come with a tutorial flight please as this is a very complex aircraft and I’m only used to cdu fms and autopilot. Thankyou in advance Zdenek.

Somehow, if the aircraft is on autopilot and climbing, turning the aircraft sends the aircraft in a shallow dive. Only pulling back on the elevator will prevent the aircraft from crashing into the ground. tc