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DC-8 Jetliner Series 10 to 40 - SP4

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Forum Name: DC-8 Jetliner Series 10 through 70
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Printed Date: 24 Apr 2024 at 11:18pm

Topic: DC-8 Jetliner Series 10 to 40 - SP4

Posted By: Martyn
Subject: DC-8 Jetliner Series 10 to 40 - SP4
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2017 at 10:33am

DC-8 Jetliner Series 10 to 40 service pack 4 is now available - http://www.justflight.com/support/dc-8-jetliner/58c0621" rel="nofollow - http://www.justflight.com/support/dc-8-jetliner/58c0621

Note: Any new bug reports should be submitted to the customer service team ( http://www.justflight.com/support-contact" rel="nofollow - http://www.justflight.com/support-contact )

Change list:

Autopilot re-coded for improved usability
Fuel system re-coded for improved usability (refer to manual for more information)
Manual PDF updated to reflect changes to software since release
New ADI/HSI added
Hydraulic brake pressure gauge needle disappears at night - FIXED
More viewpoints added, virtual cockpit viewpoints improved
Right emergency bus fail light illuminates with #4 generator off - FIXED
Altitude alerter value now increments in 100ft steps for improved usability
21000/22000ft markings missing from altimeter - FIXED
Outside air temperature gauge not lit at night - FIXED
Mach meter gauge not lit at night - FIXED
First-officer mach meter not working - FIXED
Weather radar display missing on DC-8-12 variant - FIXED
Fuel gauge texture issues at night - FIXED
Exhaust gas temperature (EGT) gauges stuck at zero value - FIXED
RMI needles reversed - FIXED
EPR bugs missing - FIXED
Hour hand on clock not working - FIXED
VOR selection switch on First-officer HSI not animated - FIXED
Flap position indicator needle going off-scale with electrical power removed - FIXED
DME indication windows - FIXED
DC-8-12 variant appearing too small in preview window - FIXED
Barometric pressure setting on altimeter showing fractional value - FIXED
Radio altimeter has no upper limit - FIXED
Fuel temperature selector clickspot logic - FIXED
Smoke detector selector clickspot logic - FIXED
Voltage & frequency selector clickspot logic - FIXED
Battery/external power switch clickspot logic - FIXED
DC-8-32 SAS has multiple entries in aircraft.cfg - FIXED
Yaw damper not working - FIXED
No fuel flow when starting engines - FIXED
Air start interlock simulated. Engines are started with external power or with cross-bleed if at least one engine is already started.
Landing light switch logic improved
Discrepency between RMIs - FIXED
Auxillary hydraulic pump not generating pressure - FIXED
Navigator's altimeter missing barometric setting - FIXED

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Martyn
Just Flight Ltd

Replies:

Posted By: flyforever
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2017 at 11:57am

The update seems to have fixed the many outstanding issues. I now see that the attitude indicator on the AH is always 10-20 degrees below the horizon. This is very apparent when flying level or on approach. Can others verify that this is the case.
I've written to support already.
tony

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FV

Posted By: Martyn
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2017 at 1:39pm

Hi Tony,

Our support team will be getting in touch shortly as this isn't an issue that we can reproduce.

In the meantime you should be able to use the attitude calibration knob (top right of the AHI) to adjust the position of the aircraft marker.

Thanks

MArtyn

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Martyn
Just Flight Ltd

Posted By: Mustang1977
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2017 at 4:04pm

Hello,

I'am not able to accsess the SP because I have purchased the DC-8 10-40 via fspilotshop.com. It is sufficient to re-download it from "My Orders" in my fspilotshop-Acc?

I don't have an account directly at justflight.com.

EDIT: This seems to be not working because the Setupfile is still from 04.11.2015 with name "DC8JetlinerSeries10to40_TP_105".

So how I can get the Update?

Posted By: Voice of Reason
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2017 at 4:28pm

Mustang1977 wrote:

Hello,

I'am not able to accsess the SP because I have purchased the DC-8 10-40 via fspilotshop.com. It is sufficient to re-download it from "My Orders" in my fspilotshop-Acc?

I don't have an account directly at justflight.com.

EDIT: This seems to be not working because the Setupfile is still from 04.11.2015 with name "DC8JetlinerSeries10to40_TP_105".

So how I can get the Update?

Third parties such as fspilotshop.com will be getting the update from us shortly. We need to make sure all is ok with the update before we issue it hence the delay in third parties getting it.

Hope this helps.

Posted By: Mustang1977
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2017 at 4:33pm

Thanks.

Please give the word as soon the update reaches fspilotshop.com.

Posted By: Bob57
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2017 at 4:11pm

So far looks good. Two issues I came across running in P3D V3. The flap indicator gauge is pointing at 9:00 O'clock position and does not move, (I have reported this bug). Second, and not any fault of the DC-8, but it really does not like the effect generators in EZDok V2. If you leave the external effects on the plane it will wallow along the taxiway like a drunken sailor, and almost flip at any speed. I have found the external generators can play havoc with many of my planes, so I tend turn them off. Thank you for the update and hard work. Bob

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Posted By: RetroPlanes
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2017 at 1:18pm

I bought it from flightsimstore.com so please tell when the new update is available from them as well.
Thanks for getting this update out. Smile

Posted By: flugkapitan911
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2017 at 6:06pm

Would like to know when the update is available at PCAviator also!

Thanks,
Scott

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"Now let's get this thing on the hump - we've got some flyin' to do!" Major Kong from "Dr. Stranglove"

Posted By: Martyn
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 9:27am

Bob57 wrote:

So far looks good. Two issues I came across running in P3D V3. The flap indicator gauge is pointing at 9:00 O'clock position and does not move, (I have reported this bug). Second, and not any fault of the DC-8, but it really does not like the effect generators in EZDok V2. If you leave the external effects on the plane it will wallow along the taxiway like a drunken sailor, and almost flip at any speed. I have found the external generators can play havoc with many of my planes, so I tend turn them off. Thank you for the update and hard work. Bob

Hi Bob,

Can you check to see if the file 'DC8.gau' is located in your P3D gauges folder? If it is, please remove/rename it and then check to see if the flap indicator gauge works correctly.

We encountered the same issue when using EZDOK v2 but we're not sure how that tool calculates its effects. We ended up disabling the tool effects too.

Thanks

Martyn

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Martyn
Just Flight Ltd

Posted By: superflyer991
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 3:59pm

When can we expect to see the same SP for the 50-70 series?

Posted By: Bob57
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 7:26pm

Martyn wrote:

Hi Bob,

Can you check to see if the file 'DC8.gau' is located in your P3D gauges folder? If it is, please remove/rename it and then check to see if the flap indicator gauge works correctly.

We encountered the same issue when using EZDOK v2 but we're not sure how that tool calculates its effects. We ended up disabling the tool effects too.

Thanks

Martyn

Thanks Martyn, I removed it and that did the trick. Must drive developers crazy trying to get each new plane to work with everyone unique FS setup. Thanks again Bob.

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Posted By: Martyn
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 7:37am

Thanks for the confirmation Bob. We have updated the installer to remove that file if it's present.

Martyn

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Martyn
Just Flight Ltd

Posted By: Martyn
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 7:38am

superflyer991 wrote:

When can we expect to see the same SP for the 50-70 series?

It'll follow along in the coming weeks. We are in the process of incorporating the 10-40 Series fixes/improvements into the 50-70 Series, updating the manual etc.

Martyn

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Martyn
Just Flight Ltd

Posted By: triflyman
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 3:56pm

Martyn,

I see that FS Pilot Shop has your products on sale this week with 35% off...would like to use that to repurchase the DC-8 and Livery Pack. Will you have the SP4 version to them before it goes off sale?

Thanks,

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Garry

Posted By: superflyer991
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 3:58pm

Thanks for the info.

Posted By: Voice of Reason
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 4:31pm

The SP4 has been sent to all third parties today so should be in force on those sites shortly.

Now if you'd all purchased from us in the first place you'd not have had to wait. :)

Posted By: triflyman
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 8:34pm

Voice of Reason wrote:

The SP4 has been sent to all third parties today so should be in force on those sites shortly.

Now if you'd all purchased from us in the first place you'd not have had to wait. :)

I did purchase from you the first time, before I asked for my money back after waiting almost a year from the "temporary" SP3. Be glad to purchase from you again if you have the same price as FS Pilot Shop.

What say you?

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Garry

Posted By: Voice of Reason
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 9:20pm

triflyman wrote:

Voice of Reason wrote:

The SP4 has been sent to all third parties today so should be in force on those sites shortly.

Now if you'd all purchased from us in the first place you'd not have had to wait. :)

What say you?

I understand your predicament.

This is what I've done. Our Easter sale will kick off tomorrow afternoon or Thursday morning latest, I've added the DC-8 10 to 40 to the sale listing, meaning you'll be able to get it at half-price for a few days during the sale.

Does that help?

Posted By: triflyman
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 9:36pm

That's great...more than fair...I'll order as soon as it hits.

Thanks

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Garry

Posted By: Hamdinger1
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 2:08am

Just registered to say thank you for your hard work! Its great to see a developer not give up on their product, even after 4 years. The plane works great now. Will purchase the 50-70 too if that goes on sale.

Posted By: Voice of Reason
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 4:06pm

And thanks for registering to say so. Much appreciated.

The 50 to 70 is being worked on currently so shouldn't be too far away.

Posted By: Voice of Reason
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 4:08pm

You can now get it at sale price.

https://www.justflight.com/product/dc8-jetliner-10-40-download

Posted By: triflyman
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 4:47pm

Got it...thanks.

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Garry

Posted By: flugkapitan911
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2017 at 3:23pm

I have a silly question: Does this SP install over the top of an existing installation, or does one have uninstall and then reinstall this and any livery packs?

Thanks,
Scott

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"Now let's get this thing on the hump - we've got some flyin' to do!" Major Kong from "Dr. Stranglove"

Posted By: Martyn
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2017 at 7:44am

Hi Scott,

It's a full installer so you'll need to uninstall and then reinstall using the latest installer.

Thanks

Martyn

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Martyn
Just Flight Ltd

Posted By: rodtod11
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2017 at 2:11pm

After loading the service pack into P3D v3 I am unable to keep the two right side engines running. The two on the left, no problem. I was using the United livery in the DC8-12. The DC8-21 seems to work fine.

Posted By: Martyn
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2017 at 2:20pm

Hi Rodney,

Please get in touch with the support team and they'll look into the issue for you - http://www.justflight.com/support-contact" rel="nofollow - http://www.justflight.com/support-contact

Thanks

Martyn

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Martyn
Just Flight Ltd

Posted By: flugkapitan911
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2017 at 3:18pm

Hi Martyn,

Thank you for the reply.

Cheers,
Scott

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"Now let's get this thing on the hump - we've got some flyin' to do!" Major Kong from "Dr. Stranglove"

Posted By: RetroPlanes
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 1:25pm

@Martyn:
Do you know if Flightsimstore.com has updated their download file on their website?
I've tried to contact them but haven't received an answer yet.

Posted By: Martyn
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 2:18pm

Hi Anders,

The update was sent to them but it looks like they haven't updated their download file yet. We'll contact them again.

Thanks

Martyn

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Martyn
Just Flight Ltd

Posted By: RetroPlanes
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 2:57pm

Okay, thank you for your quick answer. Thumbs Up

Posted By: RetroPlanes
Date Posted: 04 May 2017 at 2:21pm

Still no Service Pack 4 at the flightsimstore servers i'm afraid. Tried contacting them again regarding this.

Posted By: RetroPlanes
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2017 at 3:07pm

@Martyn:
Have tried contacting flightsimstore.com several times now, asking for the update, but to no avail.
Is it possible to obtain it from you somehow?

Posted By: Martyn
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2017 at 3:02pm

Hi Anders,

We've contacted them again. I'll send you a message with a link to the installer here.

Thanks
Martyn

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Martyn
Just Flight Ltd

Posted By: jimos87
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2017 at 5:07pm

will the dc8 be updated to p3d v4?

Posted By: drmagnumwolf
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2017 at 8:03pm

jimos87 wrote:

will the dc8 be updated to p3d v4?

I hope so! I love that plane!

Posted By: Martyn
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2017 at 7:38am

Yes, I expect it will.

Information on v4 updates will be posted here - http://forum.justflight.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=31537&FID=4&PR=3&title=prepar3d-v4-compatibility-updates" rel="nofollow - http://forum.justflight.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=31537&FID=4&PR=3&title=prepar3d-v4-compatibility-updates

Thanks

Martyn

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Martyn
Just Flight Ltd

Posted By: RetroPlanes
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 8:45pm

Martyn wrote:

Hi Anders,

We've contacted them again. I'll send you a message with a link to the installer here.

Thanks
Martyn

Thanks!

Top notch customer service. Clap

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