Justflight DC-8 - In Development

[mgchrist5]

Not sure if this has already been posted, but it looks like JF has a DC-8 in the works! I've always had a soft spot for these old birds.

I did a quick search through the SOH forums and didn't uncover any posts on this yet...but mods, please feel free to delete if this is a duplication of previously posted news.

http://justflight.com/product/dc-8-download

[Naismith]

And not before time too, an overlooked aircraft.

[Geomitrak]

Agreed. A good choice by JF, should sell very well.

[kilo delta]

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:isadizzy::icon_lol:

[flaviossa]

And let me add: Please let there be a Freighter.

[PRB]

DC-8, cool. I got to ride on one in 1989, from Diego Garcia to Manila. Oh, and don't forget the freighter version... :icon_lol:

[delta_lima]

Bravo!

With such a long and diverse family, it must not have been easy as to which model to pick - assuming they only model one. I would have rather seen the 50 series instead of what appears to be an earlier 30 series - but hey, that's just my view. Also, if I'm correct about the model they've chosen, it precludes a C/F option (sorry freightlover chaps). Still, I'm just glad they didn't only model either the stretched or CFM-engine later models - the early 30/40/50s are (in my view) the quintessential DC-8. So I'm already happy at this stage.

Inevitably, if/when repaints emerge that cross between models, the purists and rivet counters will complain about inaccuracy (XYZ scheme didn't fly on this model, etc) , others will draw the inevitable comparisons to the HJG models (which incidentally, I continue to enjoy to this day, and such a comparison is apples and oranges in any event!).... I can see it already. Whatever - I'm so sick of the haters and whiners in this hobby of late. Any way you look at it, it's good news - I will be in line for sure, assuming it's FPS friendly.

After this launch, my FSX native airliner/bizjet bucket list will be down to only the Lockheed JetStar II and Convair 880/990. Life is good. Bring it on, JF - there are still a lot of good DC-8 experts in our community - this has every chance of being a great model.


Cheers,

DL

[Sascha66]

One of the most beautiful airliners of all time! I love it already!

[papab]

And let me add: Please let there be a Freighter :icon_lol:
Thanks for the heads up
RIck

[bazzar]

Bravo!

With such a long and diverse family, it must not have been easy as to which model to pick - assuming they only model one. I would have rather seen the 50 series instead of what appears to be an earlier 30 series - but hey, that's just my view. Also, if I'm correct about the model they've chosen, it precludes a C/F option (sorry freightlover chaps). Still, I'm just glad they didn't only model either the stretched or CFM-engine later models - the early 30/40/50s are (in my view) the quintessential DC-8. So I'm already happy at this stage.

Inevitably, if/when repaints emerge that cross between models, the purists and rivet counters will complain about inaccuracy (XYZ scheme didn't fly on this model, etc) , others will draw the inevitable comparisons to the HJG models (which incidentally, I continue to enjoy to this day, and such a comparison is apples and oranges in any event!).... I can see it already. Whatever - I'm so sick of the haters and whiners in this hobby of late. Any way you look at it, it's good news - I will be in line for sure, assuming it's FPS friendly.

After this launch, my FSX native airliner/bizjet bucket list will be down to only the Lockheed JetStar II and Convair 880/990. Life is good. Bring it on, JF - there are still a lot of good DC-8 experts in our community - this has every chance of being a great model.


Cheers,

DL

I can guarantee that nobody is going to be disappointed over model choice...:engel016:

[skyhawka4m]

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2840/9462780778_c14d818cc6_b.jpg


would also like to see the freighter......up until a couple years ago....I would drive to Philly International on many days just to catch the departure of the UPS DC-8 in the early am.


March 31st, 2009 was the last wheels up of a UPS DC-8 at Philly Int'l.......and what a great sky I had to photograph it.

[TeaSea]

Beautiful...

Should be a freighter....did we cover that?

[heywooood]

Beautiful...

Should be a freighter....did we cover that?

first I've heard of it...doubt anyone would be interested in it lol

[delta_lima]

I can guarantee that nobody is going to be disappointed over model choice...:engel016:

Woohoo!!!! CP, TCA, SWR, Pan Am, SAS, ... I can barely believe the dreams could possibly come true.

Sounds like if a 50 is in there, a C/F (combi/freighter option is now viable). Not that anyone wants one - if they had, they'd have spoken up by now ... :icon_lol: ... :running:

DL

[Javis]

Great news! ( thanks, Mark ! ) Great choice! Well done, JF! :applause:

Imho, when it comes to 'jetliner faces' nothing beats the DC-8:

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/dc8klm.jpg

Oh... and please do not forget KLM, operated just about every version.

http://www.janvet.nl/historie%20KLM_DC-8.htm

Always loved this livery too, hope it will be featured (including nice and shiny bare alu :cool: )

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/dc8cpair.jpg

Exited !! :jump:

cheers,
jan

[cortomalteseit]

Thanks for the HU, this is another great aircraft that we're waiting so much!
Good work, Just Flight!!!
:salute:

[RAS_JF]

I would list all the models that are going to be covered, but I'm worried the forum would run out of ink :jump:

Full details soon.

[yankeeromeo]

FINALLY somebody take care of this magnificient bird, i'm very, very pleased about this new project:salute:
I'm praying for a nice FDE and the sound set she deserve:icon_lol:
hope for a 62 serie...

91620

and last but not least if i can, a Freighter 63 serie with CFM...
91621

Cheers:icon29::guinness::icon29:

NB; PLS JustFlight team do your best and hard work...

[kilo delta]

I would list all the models that are going to be covered, but I'm worried the forum would run out of ink :jump:

Full details soon.

Fantastic news!:applause: Gonna start soundproofing the sim room in readiness for it's release!:icon_lol:


Aer Turas Freighter for me please!:)

http://www.greypencils.com/images/AerTuras-DC8s.jpg

[johndetrick]

It's about time. I worked with Dream Fleet when they were developing the DC-8. It's a shame it got dropped. I have thousands of hours flying it, both as a Professional Flight Engineer and First Officer. I can tell you that there is no better aircraft out there. When you flew the airplane, you flew it. Not manage it as you do the newer aircraft. It could be a beast to fly. Especially three engine non precision approaches, you still did the old dive and drive method,not the VNAV profile. On the other hand, cleaned up and on speed it was just beautiful.

[yankeeromeo]

agree too, the good old days, with the CV-990A:salute:
:icon29::icon29:

[pilottj]

Sometimes when I am over at Travis AFB, I see a DC-8-62F depart which is always a treat.

ATI's last DC-8 flight to Travis was a few months ago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxY9a7wkXWk

Cheers
TJ

[Bjoern]

UAL and Delta paint ple-...wait, scratch that. I'mma wait for HJG's model.

[johndetrick]

Sometimes when I am over at Travis AFB, I see a DC-8-62F depart which is always a treat.

ATI's last DC-8 flight to Travis was a few months ago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxY9a7wkXWk

Cheers
TJ

Did that a few times. I used to fly for ATI

[skyhawka4m]

don't forget something for the military guys out there.....

the USN EC-24A variant

http://crimso.msk.ru/Images6/MM/MM-89/0724-03-2-5.jpg

[johndetrick]

Did that repaint for the HJG bird.

[Doumet57]

don't forget something for the military guys out there.....

the USN EC-24A variant

http://crimso.msk.ru/Images6/MM/MM-89/0724-03-2-5.jpg

And the French ELINT/COMINT/SIGINT DC8-51 SARIGUE & DC8-72 CF SARIGUE-NG... :)

http://www.aviation-francaise.com/DICTIONNAIREpageDC8-sarigue.htm

[Bjoern]

Guys, there is hardly a rendition of the actual mass production models around and you're already talking about one-off birds...

[thunder100]

That's NOT to hijack the thread

Still till Bazzar is ready you have an option to Fly without VC-->HJG Aer Turas DC-8-63F

Or FS2004 Payware Aerosim DC-8 with VC(thats the VC picture)

And thats the progress of the HJG DC-8-71 with VC(Bazzar will be way(year) earlier*

Roland

91780917829178191783


*I am in development team I should know

[kilo delta]

Still till Bazzar is ready you have an option to Fly without VC-->HJG Aer Turas DC-8-63F




Some fantastic models,without a doubt:applause:, but I personally never use 2D panels any more as I find the VC (especially when it's well modelled) to be much more immersive. :)