Fsx Dc8 [patched]

You are likely using the "Altitude Hold" button without trimming the aircraft. Trim the elevator manually to neutral before engaging A/P. The DC-8’s autopilot is a basic rate-based system; it cannot fix a massively out-of-trim condition.

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: After reaching 1,000 ft, pitch down to roughly 10° nose-up and retract flaps to accelerate.

Cruising at FL310‑350, true airspeed around 470‑490 knots, the DC‑8 is surprisingly stable. The autopilot (if equipped) holds altitude well, but it hates turbulence. I prefer hand‑flying in calm weather – the control forces are well modeled, especially in the HJG version.