Crj Fsx - Aerosoft

Before 2010, the regional jet market in FSX was barren. You had the default Bombardier CRJ700 model included in the Deluxe edition, but it was a placeholder—no functional FMC, generic autopilot, and cartoonish flight dynamics. The community craved a realistic regional jet to fly short-haul routes like Chicago O'Hare to Toronto City Centre or Frankfurt to London City.

Aerosoft, a German publisher and developer known for high-quality scenery (think Mega Airport series), partnered with Digital Aviation (later Hans Hartmann) to create the CRJ X project. The first version launched in 2011, but it was the Service Pack 1 and the eventual CRJ 700/900 X upgrade that cemented its legacy.

The key selling point was simple: Bring real CRJ operations to the desktop without requiring a pilot’s license to operate the CDU.

Flying the Aerosoft CRJ from KORD (Chicago) to KGRB (Green Bay) in FSX was a 45-minute cardio session for your fingers. aerosoft crj fsx

You couldn't just "autoland" and walk away. The workload was high. You managed the pressurization manually if you wanted realism. You watched the engine parameters like a hawk during the climb. When ATC gave you a "descend via the STAR," you had to manually calculate your VNAV path because the FMS didn't do it automatically.

And the sound? With the TSS (Turbine Sound Studios) sound pack installed, the CRJ had that distinctive whine—a high-pitched, almost dentist-drill shriek on takeoff that settled into a smooth hum at cruise. In FSX, with the rain pattering on the canopy, it was immersive.

For many flight simulator enthusiasts, Flight Simulator X (FSX) remains the backbone of their virtual hangar. While newer platforms like MSFS have taken the spotlight, the vast library of add-ons for FSX keeps it alive and well. Before 2010, the regional jet market in FSX was barren

Among the most respected aircraft add-ons in the sim world is the Aerosoft CRJ (Canadair Regional Jet). Whether you are flying the smaller CRJ200 or the stretch CRJ700/900, this aircraft offers a perfect transition from flying heavy tubeliners to mastering the art of regional jet operations.

However, the CRJ is a complex machine. If you’ve just installed it and find yourself staring at a dark cockpit or struggling with the avionics, this guide is for you.

Since FSX is an older platform, installing the Aerosoft CRJ today requires some finesse. Flying the Aerosoft CRJ from KORD (Chicago) to

Legal Purchase: You can still buy the Aerosoft CRJ for FSX from the Aerosoft store or simMarket. Ensure you buy the "FSX" version, not the "P3D" version (though they are similar, P3D installers often reject FSX registry keys).

Step-by-Step Installation:

Common FSX Crashes & Fixes: