Aerosoft Crj Fsx

Aerosoft CRJ for FSX — Report

Key Features

Detailed 3D cockpit and exterior models.
Modeled CRJ-700 and CRJ-900 variants (engines/weights/door configs).
Functional FMC/Flight Management System (often a custom or integrated FMC).
Autopilot, VNAV, LNAV, and typical CRJ autopilot modes.
Systems modeled: electrical, hydraulics, fuel, pressurization, anti-ice, bleed, engine start, and basic failures.
Realistic flight dynamics tuned for CRJ handling characteristics.
Multiple liveries and realistic liveries provided by community.
Detailed sounds and animations (doors, ground services).
Compatible with common FSX utilities (GSX, FSUIPC, EFB add-ons in some cases).

Part 8: The Sound Environment – Immersion Through Audio

Aerosoft collaborated with Turbine Sound Studios (TSS) for the CRJ. The result is a roaring, spooling GE CF34 soundscape.

Inside cockpit: Muffled, realistic. You hear the pack whine and the wind noise.
Outside view: The high-pitched turbine whine is unmistakable. When you throttle up for takeoff, the sound shakes your speakers.
Warnings: The GPWS callouts ("Five hundred," "Retard, retard") are crystal clear.

Note for FSX: Some users report sound stuttering. Fix by setting Sound Quality to 44100 Hz in Windows, not 48000 Hz. aerosoft crj fsx

Unique CRJ Quirks Simulated

Aerosoft did not shy away from the CRJ’s real-world eccentricities: Aerosoft CRJ for FSX — Report Key Features

No Autothrottle: In the real CRJ, you manually set thrust. In FSX, you can use the "cheat" autothrottle, but realism junkies turn it off and manage N1 manually.
The "Pitch Trim" Wheel: It is comically slow. You must hold the electric trim switch. Aerosoft modeled the exact delay.
Bleed Air Management: Incorrectly setting bleed air will kill your packs and cause a pressurization warning.
FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control): The GE CF34 engines are modeled with realistic spool-up times. Don't slam the throttles; they respond like real high-bypass turbines.

Part 10: Legacy and Why You Should Fly It Today (2025)

The simulator world has moved on. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and X-Plane 12 have stunning visuals. However, the Aerosoft CRJ for FSX remains relevant for three reasons: Detailed 3D cockpit and exterior models

Hardware Accessibility: FSX runs on budget laptops. A $300 PC can run the CRJ at 30 FPS. MSFS requires $1500 rigs.
Short-Haul Training: If you are learning cockpit procedures for a type rating, the CRJ’s logic is accurate enough to teach flows, checklists, and FMS programming.
Add-on Ecosystem: FSX has thousands of freeware regional airports (KFAT, KRDM, CYYC) that pair perfectly with CRJ routes.

Aerosoft eventually ported the CRJ to Prepar3D and MSFS, but many veterans argue the FSX version has a certain "soul" – less buggy, more predictable, and perfectly tuned for the ESP platform.

Overview

Product: Aerosoft CRJ Professional (regional jet add-on) for Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX).
Role: High-fidelity regional jet (CRJ-700/900 family) aimed at simmer wanting realistic systems, flight dynamics, and procedures.

The Pro Line 4 Avionics Suite

The CRJ uses a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 system. Aerosoft simulated this beautifully:

PFD (Primary Flight Display): Crisp attitude indicator, speed tape with autothrottle (yes, the real CRJ doesn't have autothrottle – Aerosoft included a "soft" autothrottle option for FSX convenience).
MFD (Multi-Function Display): Shows terrain, weather radar (compatible with FSXWX or Active Sky), and engine parameters.
The FMS (Flight Management System): This is the heart of the Aerosoft CRJ. It is a custom NAV database that reads FSX’s default waypoints, SIDs, and STARs. While not as deep as a Boeing FMC, it handles VNAV, LNAV, and holds beautifully.

Flight Model & Realism

Generally praised for realistic handling and CRJ-specific procedures (e.g., bleed/pack management, V-speeds, flex/temp takeoff settings).
Some users report differences from real-world CRJ behavior in certain flight envelope areas—tunable via cfg or community fixes.
FMC: functional but may differ from actual airline FMC quirks; check manual for FMC workflow.