DC-8 updated to V3.0.0.0

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Aerosoft Douglas DC-8
Monday, June 3, 2019
This text holds the information we gathered after the manual was created.

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HISTORY

1.00    Release
1.01    Internal test version
1.02    XMLTools.64 installer - included
    Fuselage shading error - fixed
    Right side (no.2) INS not drifting - fixed
    Engines not starting for some users - fixed
    Marker receiver switch on audio panel missing click spot - fixed
    INS Accuracy Index degrades too fast - fixed
    INS Hold button not working - fixed
    Missing smoke effect - fixed
1.03    Transponder code digits no longer go above 7.
    VOR idents now can be turned on and off with VC switches or key commands.
    (For ADF ident on/off please use VC switches only.)
    Additional VC performance optimization.
    Scanair livery added.
    Texture mapping on rear fuselage fixed (fixed on 1.02, but not reported then).
    Cold and dark now turns nav light switch off.
    Engine starter code rewritten for some users having problems with starts.
    Comm frequencies now display correctly when radios off or in standby mode.
    Fixed fuel tank selection not initiating correctly for some users.
    AP master switch animation is faster.
    Transponder mode switch set to "C".
    Fixed missing INS markings on overhead light map texture.
    Better steering wheel texture.
    Brightened exterior non-dynamic landing and taxi lights to match view from VC. 
    Corrected text on parking brake.
2.0.0.0    Added cargo model and associated liveries: United, Fine Air, LAC, AIA.
    Added gsx.cfg files for passenger and cargo versions in the DC-8_50 folder. You must rename the files to switch to the cargo version.
    Updated paint kit for cargo version.
    Further improved tank selection initiation.
    Fixed reverser animation so they will not animate when engine not running.
    Connected take off warning to engine three throttle in addition to engine one.
    Corrected fuel pressure gauges so boost pumps don't create pressure from empty tanks.
    Fixed fuel flow gauges to not show fuel flow before valves turned on during start.
    Added pop-up for control of external air, external electrical power, and cargo doors. "Shift 5" to access.
    Updated loader pop-up to accommodate both passenger and cargo variants.
    Changed clocks from local time to GMT.
    Changed heading select coding to allow external nav apps to control aircraft heading.
    Fixed bug causing hydraulic problems when cold and dark flight saved.
    Corrected animation of PT probe heaters switch and associated text on overhead.
2.1.0.0 Added 2D popup autopilot panel
    Minor optimiazion of VC model
    Adjusted material settings of radio frequency glass to make digits more visible in sunlight
    Fixed animation of landing light extension/retraction to require electrical power.     
3.0.0.0 Added automated Flight Engineer.  
    Improved altitude hold at slow speeds.