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Douglas DC-8Publisher: AerosoftReview Author: Michael HaywardSuggested Price: $42.99/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.pngThe DC-8 series was a first generationjetliner developed and built by Douglas in the late 1950s andthroughout the 1960s. It competed directly with Boeing and their 707series in the early days of the Jet Age. Today we take a look at Aerosoft's rendition of the Douglas DC-8-50developed by Michael Cependa, and see if it's worthy of a place inyour virtual jet hangar! Aircraft SpecificationCrew: 3Length: 150.7 ft (45.9m)Height: 42.4 ft (12.92m)Wingspan: 142.4 ft (43.4m) Empty Weight: 124,800 lb (56.6t)Maximum Takeoff Weight: 315,000 lb (142.9t)Powerplant: 2x P&W JT3D-3BAircraft Performance:Range: 5,855 nmi (10,843km) Service Ceiling: 42,000ft (12,802m)Max Cruising Speed: Mach 0.82 (483kn, 895km/h) /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206235310_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206234152_1.jpgTwo installers are provided with the product; one for 32-bitsimulators and another for 64-bit. Select your chosen simulator,input your activation key, and the rest of the installation isautomated. In the root directory of the DC-8 folder, you will find six PDFdocuments, covering the tutorial, checklists and CIVA for theaircraft, as well as a support folder for XML animations that theaircraft uses. As with all Aerosoft tutorials, each one is checked and signed offby Cependa himself, giving you his assurance of quality. The tutorialof the DC-8 in particular is 33 pages long and covers absolutelyeverything, from starting cold and dark, right up to securing theaircraft after landing. Exterior ModelThe exterior model of the aircraft is modelled on the DC-8-50variant, and its likeness to the real thing is fantastic. /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233528_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181205004717_1.jpgDetails such as panels and textures, have been defined through bumpmapping, as well as an additional 200 or so small textures carefullydefined and placed up and down the body of the aircraft. These can beseen especially when looking up close at the model, where thesedetails are crisp and clear - text and decals can be read without anyissue. As is the norm with most modern add-ons nowadays, the cabininterior has also been modelled in 3D, and is visible from the outsideof the aircraft. This not only gives the DC-8 a real sense of depth,but also provides an additional element of eye-candy (alwaysappreciated). The grey smoke emanating from the P&W JT3D engines when on fullthrottle, is also a nice touch and helps ensure that the DC-8'snickname of 'cigarette jet', remains intact! Small attention todetails such as this, really help bring the spirit of the DC-8 to lifein the simulator. When flying at night, the exterior of the aircraft lights up tomatch that of the interior, with the same being true for the cockpit.Anti-collision lights also reach out across the front of the wings,and help give the aircraft a more dynamic look (despite these lightsbeing baked into the wing). /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206234106_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233514_1.jpgOne issue I did run into though, and I'm not sure if this is downto my FSX install, or if the textures failed to load properly, but thestrobe lights appeared to have small red boxes surrounding them. Ibelieve it may be down to the fact that P3D v4 has HDR lighting, andso the boxes remain hidden, but for me at least, they don't appear asthey should across multiple flights. On a positive, the model is really light on system resources, andprovides excellent frame rates. During testing, I managed up to 60 fpsin unpopulated areas, and this was when using the external camera.Performance like this is highly reassuring, and means (hopefully) youwon't be dealing with too many lagging issues when flying from variouscamera positions. There are seven liveries included with the aircraft and these areas follows: N8035U United Airlines PH-DCT KLMEC-ARC IberiaCF-CPM CP AirN8008D LufthansaN820D Delta AirlinesLN-MOH Scanair/Scandinavian /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206232531_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233443_1.jpgAll of the above have been textured in full 4K resolution, meaningthat every livery looks almost life-like. Main textures are also separate and have their own files of varioussizes (over 600). While most add-ons use a texture sheet andreference each texture based on coordinates, the DC-8 instead has afolder filled with each individual texture. An example being warninglights, flip guards, etc. This is not a method used in too manyESP-based simulators due to the heavy loading times and negative VASusage, but in this instance, it is well-managed and adds to theexperience, rather than taking away from it. In all, it's clear that both the modelling and texturing of theaircraft are phenomenal, and are up there with the very best of what'savailable on the platform! Cockpit And InteriorThe cockpit of the Aerosoft Douglas DC-8, much like the exterior,is an in-depth re-creation of the real aircraft. You get a fullyrendered and functional Captain, First Officer and Flight Engineersdeck, as well as detailing right across the cockpit. /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206232341_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181205004522_1.jpgEach switch, knob and button has also been carefully modelled in 3Dand animated to match that of its real live counterpart. One thing Iabsolutely loved, was the massive gear lever protruding from thecenter of the panel. While most modern aircraft require you to leanforward to move a small stick, the DC-8 had a foot-long lever thatreached as far back as the co-pilot's seat, making for easiermanagement at the time, albeit blocking some of the controls from theright-hand seat. If flying in P3D v4, you also get TFDi Design's TrueGlasstechnology, which enables you to see dynamic raindrops and effects onthe windshield as you fly. At night, the cockpit looks fantastic. You have the ability toturn on either the dome or panel lights, and depending on your setup,the results can look stunning. Personally I turn on the dome lightonce above 10,000 feet, which makes things a little easier to find.However, even when the cockpit is plunged into darkness, turning onthe panel lights can make for a rather fun experience! Buttons, Gauges And FunctionalityAs with many large jets of the time, the Douglas DC-8 required athree-man crew to operate, and this is reflected within the Aerosoftmodel! /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233631_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233716_1.jpgEach switch, knob and lever found in the cockpit is functional,including that on the engineer's bay. This means when starting up yourengines and managing your fuel flow, you will need to switch yourcamera viewpoint back and forth in order to get everything going. The DC-8 also features an original CIVA Instrument Navigationsystem which is a nice touch. However, setting it up can be initiallyquite difficult (if you're not used to this approach), but once you'veprogrammed it enough times, it becomes second nature. Loading the flight plan is done through either the virtual cockpititself, or via the Flight Plan Loader window (Shift + 2). The firststep is to set the CIVA to 'Waypoint' mode. This is where you caninput your flight coordinates in the place of waypoints, building upyour flight plan (up to a maximum of 9 waypoints). Using the littlespin wheel, you can select a waypoint and then insert yourcoordinates. This automatically stores the information within theaircraft navigation database, and once you fly over this location, theaircraft will head to the next waypoint. /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233741_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233801_1.jpgAnother notable instrument is the Altitude Alerter, which is veryhelpful in warning you that you're about to reach a certain altitude.When climbing, it will beep at you when you approach cruise, allowingyou to level off the aircraft. The same can then be done as youdescend, alerting you as you reach your next designated altitude. I must also give a shout to the weather radar too. This is fullyfunctional and simulated into the aircraft! Whether you're using thesimulator's default weather,Active Sky,or any other tool, the aircraft will take its data directly from thesimulator and display it onto the map. The green glow from thedisplay, with the added green spinning line, works very well, and isvery fitting of the period! SoundWhere do I start? I absolutely love the sound of the AerosoftDC-8! From the cockpit, the harmonics of the engines really do giveyou a sense of flying an early-days jetliner. /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233837_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206234047_1.jpgLicensed from audio experts Turbine Sound Studios, this aircraft,in the opinion of this reviewer, is one of their all-time best soundsets! The numerous high-quality recordings taken from the aircraft,really come together, and like an orchestra, produce a totallyimmersive experience; something I absolutely adore when flying. The Pratt and Whitney JT3D-3B engines found on the DC-8 always gaveoff a wonderful low-toned scream, and these have been expertlyrecreated by TSS from both the interior and exterior of theaicraft. Each knob and switch in the cockpit has its own defined sound, aswell as the flaps, landing gear and alarms. Everything soundsauthentic, and makes the experience of flying a DC-8 even morespecial. My only complaint would be with the stick shaker. The sound loopis only about two seconds long, and there is an audible jump that canbe heard. Extending it by a couple more seconds would definitely notgo amiss. /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206234052_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206232208_1.jpgApart from this very minor quibble, Aerosoft have done anincredible job in the audio department! Flight DynamicsThe DC-8 was controlled with direct cable linkage and was a veryheavy aircraft to control. This is nicely simulated in the Aerosoftadd-on, and the result is an aircraft that can be rather sluggish tocontrol at times. Its massive wings generated a lot of lift, and as aconsequence, without proper trimming, you'll be left fighting thepitch! The DC-8 had no autothrottle, so pitch, speed and altitudemanagement is key. The higher you climb, the harder it is to gainspeed and as a result, increases the chance of a stall (something Ifound out the hard way!). Above 38,000 feet, I found the DC-8 almostimpossible to climb at anything more than 200 fpm, and once at itsservice ceiling of 42,000 feet, it basically wouldn't do any more (notwithout speed becoming critically low). /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206234128_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181205003834_1.jpgWhen it comes to your first few landings, expect the aircraft tofloat before you get accustomed to its behavior. As mentioned above,the wings generate a lot of lift, and as a result, you need to timeyour flare perfectly, or else you'll find yourself gliding halfwaydown the runway! Speed brakes were not operable during flight, so toslow the aircraft down, you would have to operate the reverse thrust.While this would never get certified today, it was something that theDC-8 originally did as part of its speed management. Overall, the DC-8 gives you a different experience when flying, andis one that I have very much enjoyed! Opinion And Closing RemarksI have to say, I have very much enjoyed my time with Aerosoft'sDC-8, as it's a fun aircraft to fly, even if it does seem overlychallenging on the first few flights. Now that I have gotten the hang of many of its features, flying theDC-8 is very rewarding and fun! There's no FMC, no autothrottle, noaltitude hold...yes...this is real flying, as they used to say! /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181204234901_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206235350_1.jpgPriced at $42.99, the DC-8 is also far from the most expensiveaircraft add-on for FSX and P3D. Aerosoft have also kindly providedinstallers for both FSX and P3D, which is nice to see (doesn't makeuse of the infamous 'P3D tax' that some developers use). This factalone, definitely makes the DC-8 a highly attractive purchase,especially if you enjoy flying this type of aircraft in bothsimulators! As I have said throughout this review, if you're into the earlydays of jetliners and want an aircraft which faithfully models thesystems of the time, then this is definitely an aircraft worthexploring. Likewise, if you're a modern heavy metal flyer who'sthinking about delving into something a little older, then here too,the DC-8 becomes highly attractive. Flying the Aerosoft DC-8 has been an absolute joy, and is anaircraft I highly recommend flying! /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206235423_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206235439_1.jpg /images/fsc/logos/flightsimcom-award-of-excellence.png Because of our reviewer's outstanding findings, FlightSim.Com gives the Aerosoft Douglas DC-8 our Award of ExcellenceThe Technical BitMinimum RequirementsFlight SimulatorLockheed Martin Prepar3D V4Microsoft Flight Simulator XOperating System (64 bit)Windows 7Windows 8Windows 10 ComputerCPU: Dual-Core with 2.6 GHz (Quad Core highly recommended)RAM: 4 GB RAMGraphics card: 3 GB VRAM, DirectX 11Disk space: 1.1 GB free disk space (SSD highly recommended)Resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD) or higherReview PC SpecMicrosoft Flight Simulator X: Steam EditionWindows 10 Professional6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 6700K Processor16 GB RAMNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 745/images/reviews/aerosdc8/ASD-2107-douglas-dc8.jpg Michael Hayward Purchase Aerosoft - Douglas DC-8

Douglas DC-8Publisher: AerosoftReview Author: Michael HaywardSuggested Price: $33.99/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.pngThe DC-8 series was a first generationjetliner developed and built by Douglas in the late 1950s andthroughout the 1960s. It competed directly with Boeing and their 707series in the early days of the Jet Age. Today we take a look at Aerosoft's rendition of the Douglas DC-8-50developed by Michael Cependa, and see if it's worthy of a place inyour virtual jet hangar! Aircraft SpecificationCrew: 3Length: 150.7 ft (45.9m)Height: 42.4 ft (12.92m)Wingspan: 142.4 ft (43.4m) Empty Weight: 124,800 lb (56.6t)Maximum Takeoff Weight: 315,000 lb (142.9t)Powerplant: 2x P&W JT3D-3BAircraft Performance:Range: 5,855 nmi (10,843km) Service Ceiling: 42,000ft (12,802m)Max Cruising Speed: Mach 0.82 (483kn, 895km/h) /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206235310_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206234152_1.jpgTwo installers are provided with the product; one for 32-bitsimulators and another for 64-bit. Select your chosen simulator,input your activation key, and the rest of the installation isautomated. In the root directory of the DC-8 folder, you will find six PDFdocuments, covering the tutorial, checklists and CIVA for theaircraft, as well as a support folder for XML animations that theaircraft uses. As with all Aerosoft tutorials, each one is checked and signed offby Cependa himself, giving you his assurance of quality. The tutorialof the DC-8 in particular is 33 pages long and covers absolutelyeverything, from starting cold and dark, right up to securing theaircraft after landing. Exterior ModelThe exterior model of the aircraft is modelled on the DC-8-50variant, and its likeness to the real thing is fantastic. /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233528_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181205004717_1.jpgDetails such as panels and textures, have been defined through bumpmapping, as well as an additional 200 or so small textures carefullydefined and placed up and down the body of the aircraft. These can beseen especially when looking up close at the model, where thesedetails are crisp and clear - text and decals can be read without anyissue. As is the norm with most modern add-ons nowadays, the cabininterior has also been modelled in 3D, and is visible from the outsideof the aircraft. This not only gives the DC-8 a real sense of depth,but also provides an additional element of eye-candy (alwaysappreciated). The grey smoke emanating from the P&W JT3D engines when on fullthrottle, is also a nice touch and helps ensure that the DC-8'snickname of 'cigarette jet', remains intact! Small attention todetails such as this, really help bring the spirit of the DC-8 to lifein the simulator. When flying at night, the exterior of the aircraft lights up tomatch that of the interior, with the same being true for the cockpit.Anti-collision lights also reach out across the front of the wings,and help give the aircraft a more dynamic look (despite these lightsbeing baked into the wing). /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206234106_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233514_1.jpgOne issue I did run into though, and I'm not sure if this is downto my FSX install, or if the textures failed to load properly, but thestrobe lights appeared to have small red boxes surrounding them. Ibelieve it may be down to the fact that P3D v4 has HDR lighting, andso the boxes remain hidden, but for me at least, they don't appear asthey should across multiple flights. On a positive, the model is really light on system resources, andprovides excellent frame rates. During testing, I managed up to 60 fpsin unpopulated areas, and this was when using the external camera.Performance like this is highly reassuring, and means (hopefully) youwon't be dealing with too many lagging issues when flying from variouscamera positions. There are seven liveries included with the aircraft and these areas follows: N8035U United Airlines PH-DCT KLMEC-ARC IberiaCF-CPM CP AirN8008D LufthansaN820D Delta AirlinesLN-MOH Scanair/Scandinavian /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206232531_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233443_1.jpgAll of the above have been textured in full 4K resolution, meaningthat every livery looks almost life-like. Main textures are also separate and have their own files of varioussizes (over 600). While most add-ons use a texture sheet andreference each texture based on coordinates, the DC-8 instead has afolder filled with each individual texture. An example being warninglights, flip guards, etc. This is not a method used in too manyESP-based simulators due to the heavy loading times and negative VASusage, but in this instance, it is well-managed and adds to theexperience, rather than taking away from it. In all, it's clear that both the modelling and texturing of theaircraft are phenomenal, and are up there with the very best of what'savailable on the platform! Cockpit And InteriorThe cockpit of the Aerosoft Douglas DC-8, much like the exterior,is an in-depth re-creation of the real aircraft. You get a fullyrendered and functional Captain, First Officer and Flight Engineersdeck, as well as detailing right across the cockpit. /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206232341_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181205004522_1.jpgEach switch, knob and button has also been carefully modelled in 3Dand animated to match that of its real live counterpart. One thing Iabsolutely loved, was the massive gear lever protruding from thecenter of the panel. While most modern aircraft require you to leanforward to move a small stick, the DC-8 had a foot-long lever thatreached as far back as the co-pilot's seat, making for easiermanagement at the time, albeit blocking some of the controls from theright-hand seat. If flying in P3D v4, you also get TFDi Design's TrueGlasstechnology, which enables you to see dynamic raindrops and effects onthe windshield as you fly. At night, the cockpit looks fantastic. You have the ability toturn on either the dome or panel lights, and depending on your setup,the results can look stunning. Personally I turn on the dome lightonce above 10,000 feet, which makes things a little easier to find.However, even when the cockpit is plunged into darkness, turning onthe panel lights can make for a rather fun experience! Buttons, Gauges And FunctionalityAs with many large jets of the time, the Douglas DC-8 required athree-man crew to operate, and this is reflected within the Aerosoftmodel! /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233631_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233716_1.jpgEach switch, knob and lever found in the cockpit is functional,including that on the engineer's bay. This means when starting up yourengines and managing your fuel flow, you will need to switch yourcamera viewpoint back and forth in order to get everything going. The DC-8 also features an original CIVA Instrument Navigationsystem which is a nice touch. However, setting it up can be initiallyquite difficult (if you're not used to this approach), but once you'veprogrammed it enough times, it becomes second nature. Loading the flight plan is done through either the virtual cockpititself, or via the Flight Plan Loader window (Shift + 2). The firststep is to set the CIVA to 'Waypoint' mode. This is where you caninput your flight coordinates in the place of waypoints, building upyour flight plan (up to a maximum of 9 waypoints). Using the littlespin wheel, you can select a waypoint and then insert yourcoordinates. This automatically stores the information within theaircraft navigation database, and once you fly over this location, theaircraft will head to the next waypoint. /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233741_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233801_1.jpgAnother notable instrument is the Altitude Alerter, which is veryhelpful in warning you that you're about to reach a certain altitude.When climbing, it will beep at you when you approach cruise, allowingyou to level off the aircraft. The same can then be done as youdescend, alerting you as you reach your next designated altitude. I must also give a shout to the weather radar too. This is fullyfunctional and simulated into the aircraft! Whether you're using thesimulator's default weather,Active Sky,or any other tool, the aircraft will take its data directly from thesimulator and display it onto the map. The green glow from thedisplay, with the added green spinning line, works very well, and isvery fitting of the period! SoundWhere do I start? I absolutely love the sound of the AerosoftDC-8! From the cockpit, the harmonics of the engines really do giveyou a sense of flying an early-days jetliner. /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206233837_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206234047_1.jpgLicensed from audio experts Turbine Sound Studios, this aircraft,in the opinion of this reviewer, is one of their all-time best soundsets! The numerous high-quality recordings taken from the aircraft,really come together, and like an orchestra, produce a totallyimmersive experience; something I absolutely adore when flying. The Pratt and Whitney JT3D-3B engines found on the DC-8 always gaveoff a wonderful low-toned scream, and these have been expertlyrecreated by TSS from both the interior and exterior of theaicraft. Each knob and switch in the cockpit has its own defined sound, aswell as the flaps, landing gear and alarms. Everything soundsauthentic, and makes the experience of flying a DC-8 even morespecial. My only complaint would be with the stick shaker. The sound loopis only about two seconds long, and there is an audible jump that canbe heard. Extending it by a couple more seconds would definitely notgo amiss. /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206234052_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206232208_1.jpgApart from this very minor quibble, Aerosoft have done anincredible job in the audio department! Flight DynamicsThe DC-8 was controlled with direct cable linkage and was a veryheavy aircraft to control. This is nicely simulated in the Aerosoftadd-on, and the result is an aircraft that can be rather sluggish tocontrol at times. Its massive wings generated a lot of lift, and as aconsequence, without proper trimming, you'll be left fighting thepitch! The DC-8 had no autothrottle, so pitch, speed and altitudemanagement is key. The higher you climb, the harder it is to gainspeed and as a result, increases the chance of a stall (something Ifound out the hard way!). Above 38,000 feet, I found the DC-8 almostimpossible to climb at anything more than 200 fpm, and once at itsservice ceiling of 42,000 feet, it basically wouldn't do any more (notwithout speed becoming critically low). /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206234128_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181205003834_1.jpgWhen it comes to your first few landings, expect the aircraft tofloat before you get accustomed to its behavior. As mentioned above,the wings generate a lot of lift, and as a result, you need to timeyour flare perfectly, or else you'll find yourself gliding halfwaydown the runway! Speed brakes were not operable during flight, so toslow the aircraft down, you would have to operate the reverse thrust.While this would never get certified today, it was something that theDC-8 originally did as part of its speed management. Overall, the DC-8 gives you a different experience when flying, andis one that I have very much enjoyed! Opinion And Closing RemarksI have to say, I have very much enjoyed my time with Aerosoft'sDC-8, as it's a fun aircraft to fly, even if it does seem overlychallenging on the first few flights. Now that I have gotten the hang of many of its features, flying theDC-8 is very rewarding and fun! There's no FMC, no autothrottle, noaltitude hold...yes...this is real flying, as they used to say! /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181204234901_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206235350_1.jpgPriced at $42.99, the DC-8 is also far from the most expensiveaircraft add-on for FSX and P3D. Aerosoft have also kindly providedinstallers for both FSX and P3D, which is nice to see (doesn't makeuse of the infamous 'P3D tax' that some developers use). This factalone, definitely makes the DC-8 a highly attractive purchase,especially if you enjoy flying this type of aircraft in bothsimulators! As I have said throughout this review, if you're into the earlydays of jetliners and want an aircraft which faithfully models thesystems of the time, then this is definitely an aircraft worthexploring. Likewise, if you're a modern heavy metal flyer who'sthinking about delving into something a little older, then here too,the DC-8 becomes highly attractive. Flying the Aerosoft DC-8 has been an absolute joy, and is anaircraft I highly recommend flying! /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206235423_1.jpg /images/reviews/aerosdc8/t/20181206235439_1.jpg /images/fsc/logos/flightsimcom-award-of-excellence.png Because of our reviewer's outstanding findings, FlightSim.Com gives the Aerosoft Douglas DC-8 our Award of ExcellenceThe Technical BitMinimum RequirementsFlight SimulatorLockheed Martin Prepar3D V4Microsoft Flight Simulator XOperating System (64 bit)Windows 7Windows 8Windows 10 ComputerCPU: Dual-Core with 2.6 GHz (Quad Core highly recommended)RAM: 4 GB RAMGraphics card: 3 GB VRAM, DirectX 11Disk space: 1.1 GB free disk space (SSD highly recommended)Resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD) or higherReview PC SpecMicrosoft Flight Simulator X: Steam EditionWindows 10 Professional6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 6700K Processor16 GB RAMNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 745/images/reviews/aerosdc8/ASD-2107-douglas-dc8.jpg Michael Hayward Purchase Aerosoft - Douglas DC-8