Dc-8
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Dc-8
So, this is my first posting anyways and i go ahead asking a technical question right away 
I have the opportunity to pilot a nice DC-8 soon but honestly don't know that much about the plane's particulars.
I would greatly appreciate some experienced DC-8 drivers sharing some "nice to know" insights with me, if you don't mind.
Thanx for your support, hayduke
I have the opportunity to pilot a nice DC-8 soon but honestly don't know that much about the plane's particulars.
I would greatly appreciate some experienced DC-8 drivers sharing some "nice to know" insights with me, if you don't mind.
Thanx for your support, hayduke
still learning....
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flying the 8
It's probably a little heavier on the controls than you're used to, especially on the ailerons. With no speedbrakes, flying a good approach takes planning. It doesn't want to slow down until you get flaps 23/25 selected. Plan on 1 NM at idle for each 10 kts. you need to lose.
It's not a "set it and forget it" airplane. Scan, scan and scan again.
I used to say, "It's not a little girl's airplane" until I checked out a 95 lb. female Captain on it. She flys the s*** out of it. Much better than I can!
If nothing else, you'll find it a challenge. Have fun.
It's not a "set it and forget it" airplane. Scan, scan and scan again.
I used to say, "It's not a little girl's airplane" until I checked out a 95 lb. female Captain on it. She flys the s*** out of it. Much better than I can!
If nothing else, you'll find it a challenge. Have fun.
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Thanks, quid. I start getting a picture....
I have searched tru some technical notes and also looked at two accident reports. There have been some issues with the elevator control, not related to any CG problems ?
I have searched tru some technical notes and also looked at two accident reports. There have been some issues with the elevator control, not related to any CG problems ?
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Hayduke and all,
A wonderfull airplane. It will let you know in no uncertain terms if you are not flying her well. Look out for the pods, particularly on the '70 series, in a crosswind. Built like a tank.
Check out:
http://www.dc8.org/
A wonderfull airplane. It will let you know in no uncertain terms if you are not flying her well. Look out for the pods, particularly on the '70 series, in a crosswind. Built like a tank.
Check out:
http://www.dc8.org/
