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Douglas DC-8 Super 63F
Version 4 for FS2002
FSDS Pro model: Dee Waldron
Historic Jetliners Group
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This model is for FS2002 only.

This is a pretty good model of the DC-8-63F series!
There is a good description of the DC-8 series at www.boeing.com.
The -61 and -63 series DC-8's were all know as "stretch-eights" because of their unusually long fuselages. The -63 was the heavier, longer range version of the stretch-eight Super 60 series. Typical loading, was a flight crew of 3, and up to 18 standard 88x125 cargo containers. While there are a very few -63's still in service, most remaining have been converted to CFM powered -73F's.

Credits:
Kim Simmelink: The original FSFS designer which this model is based on.
Dee Waldron: AF99 upgrade, -63 conversion and animation, and this current FSDS Pro model.
Michael Verlin: FS2k2 Flight Dynamics modeling.
Gilles Mercier www.fsfrance.com Repaint

This aircraft was specially prepared by the Historic Jetliners Group. Please visit our website at: http://www.SurClaro.com/hjg/
We have quite a nice collection of DC-8's, B707's, panels and sound packages. All free for download.

Features
Full 32 sided fuselage with double-lobe cross section construction.
32 sided 3D engines featuring 2-speed N1 fan animation.
Fully animated landing gear, primary and secondary control surfaces.
Landing and taxi lights.
2-speed N1 fan rotation.
Animated primary and secondary control surfaces.
Animated landing gear with all working door details.
Auto deploy spoilers for landing.
Thrust reversers.
Rolling wheels during ground taxi.
Working cargo door with 3D interior.
Please note that the DC-8 has no leading edge slats.


Installation
Using WinZip, simply unzip the archive into your Flight Simulator's Aircraft directory (folder).

FS2002 Considerations
This airplane uses a true FS2002 flight model by Michael Verlin. Its recommended that you use our new FS2002 DC-8 panels. They can be downloaded for free at our website.

The model comes setup to use the default 737-400 sound system. This is okay, but for a better sound experience, try out our custom -62 series sound package by Aaron Swindle. A free package available at our website.


Flying the DC-8
We are still learning to fly the DC-8 ourselves! Planning is everything with this airplane. You must stay ahead of it!
The landing gear has a very long wheel base and a narrow wheel track. Ground handling isn't to difficult though if you plan ahead. In tight areas, slow down!
At MTOW, set the flaps to 15 degrees, a little nose up trim and increase the power to 100% N1. Expect the airplane to roll about 8000 to 9000 ft before reaching Vr (about 145 kts). DO NOT PULL THE NOSE UP STEEPLY. You'll hit the tail! At V2 and positive rate of climb, gear up and look for a target speed of about 180 kts and climb 2200 ft/min. As you clean up the flaps during your climb, the airspeed will increase quickly. You will have to reduce power quite a lot to keep from breaking the 250 kt speed limit below 10,000 ft. Power managment is a full time job with the DC-8.
It hand flys quite nice, but autopilot operation is preferred above 10,000 ft and 250 kts.
Plan well ahead for your descent! Reduce power to flight-idle and start trimming the nose up to bleed the speed down to 250 kts indicated. Drop in 1 notch of flaps, then start your descent. Monitor power and airspeed closely. Maintain 250 kts down to 10,000 ft. If you get into airspeed trouble, use the landing gear to slow down! NOTE: Use of the spoilers as speed brakes in flight IS NOT APPROVED!
Approach (Vref) with full flaps, spoilers ARMED and 145 kts max (142 best). The airplane should hold a nose down attitude during approach. Pull the power levers all the way back to the flight idle gate as you over fly the fence and start trimming the nose level. Hold her level and let her settle in (Don't drag the tail!). After all 3 gear are firmly on the ground, reverse thrust and brakes. The spoilers should auto deploy on touchdown, if you don't bounce. Expect the landing roll to be about 5000 to 6000 ft. This is not an airplane for small airports!

Numbers out of the book:
(Freight version only)
Max Taxi Weight: 358,000 lbs
Max Takeoff Weight: 355,000 lbs
Max Landing Weight: 275,000 lbs
Operating Empty Weight: 141,330 lbs
Max Zero Fuel Weight: 261,000 lbs
Max Payload: 119,670 lbs
Max Seating Capacity: N/A
Max Cargo Volume: 12,830 cubic feet
Usable Fuel: 24,275 US gallons

Sharing experience
Flying this great airliner will be a lot more fun if everyone shares their experience. Please come by our website and log-on to our forum and join the discussion. We're having fun building them. We want to hear you're having fun flying them!
http://www.simufly.com

Legal Stuff
Copyright 2002, Historic Jetliners Group. All rights reserved.
This aircraft model is not Freeware, its Conditionware. It is provided free for your personal enjoyment under the following conditions:
1. Under no circumstances is this aircraft, textures, or derivatives made from this collection of files to be sold for profit in any way, shape or form. This includes pay for paint services.
2. You may NOT upload this archive to any site on the internet. You may NOT include this archive on any commercial or bonus disc (CD, DVD, etc.).
3. You are free to change the paint job, but credit for the aircraft model, flight dynamics and night lighting mod's should be duly noted. Questions concerning clarification of this rule can be posted on our forum at our website. More detailed information concerning our use policy is available at our website.
4. These files will not harm your computer. The author(s) not liable for any liabilities that you might incur as a result of using this product. You assume the risk of use.

The copyright of the original FSFS model belongs to:
Kim Simmelink
ksimmel@execpc.com

The copyright of this FSDS Pro model belongs to:
Dee Waldron, The DC-8 Project Team
e-mail: 71124.3643@compuserve.com

The copyright of the Flight Dynamics belongs to:
Michael Verlin, The DC-8 Project Team
e-mail: mverlin@tampabay.rr.com

The copyright of the Master Texture Set belongs to:
Yannick Charland, The DC-8 Project Team
e-mail: yandiggity@hotmail.com