Are You Ready To Fly the Old School DC8?!?
Written by on October 31, 2013
DC-8 JETLINER SERIES 10 TO 40 ON SALE NOW!
Five DC-8 variants (DC-8-10, -12, -21, -32 and -42) and 19 liveries Highly functional virtual cockpit with virtually all of the hundreds of switches, knobs and levers animated and functional. Many gauges are modeled in 3D for smooth operation Engineer and Navigator panels are included. The Engineer’s panel features functioning engine, hydraulic, electrical and fuel systems Numerous authentic animations include retractable landing lights, opening pressure valve gate in the tail, rams and operating levers for spoilers, and trim-adjustable horizontal/elevator tail assembly Authentically modeled electrics enable correct engine starts with ignition lock-out and over-ride functions for each engine starter Special programming code has been used to re-create the complex fuel storage and delivery systems for each engine |
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Realistic sound sets for the Pratt and Whitney and Rolls-Royce turbofans Wing flex on all variants Avionics include full autopilot functionality from the operating period with NAV and ILS approaches, VOR and ADF receivers and displays, transponders and a full communications suite Special effects reproduce the incredible smoke trails of these early DC-8s and correct reverse thrust smoke is also modeled Features to improve ‘usability’ include switches to hide the control yokes and co-pilot’s seat for a better view of the instruments and preset angled views for the overhead panel, throttle quadrant and radios |
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Numerous warning annunciators will illuminate on fault detection Specular map to give realistic light effects on the aircraft surfaces and Bump mapping to give a more realistic 3D effect to aircraft liveries Special slats in the leading edges of the wings open ahead of the main flaps and the full slotted-flap system is faithfully reproduced Full cockpit lighting with atmospheric instrument backlighting Simulation of the DC-8’s engine thrust reverse in flight to assist with air braking Full color PDF manual |
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