The Little Jet That Could: Revisiting the Aerosoft CRJ for FSX

In the golden era of flight simulation, roughly spanning the late 2000s to the mid-2010s, few add-ons commanded the unique blend of respect and frustration as the Aerosoft CRJ 700/900 X for Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

The "Lawn Dart" Profile: It has a notoriously "nose-down" pitch on approach. If you try to fly it like a 737, you’ll likely bounce or float halfway down the runway. 3. Technical Highlights for FSX

The CRJ is prone to deep stalls if pitched too aggressively:

If you're still firing up the CRJ in FSX today, keep these essentials in mind to ensure a smooth flight:

• Familiarize yourself with the CRJ's cockpit and instruments. The aircraft features a high level of realism, so take some time to explore the various systems and controls.
• Learn the pre-flight procedures, including starting the engines, configuring the avionics, and setting up the aircraft's systems.
• Practice taxiing, takeoff, and landing in different conditions to get a feel for the aircraft's handling.

Part 1: The History – Aerosoft’s Answer to Regional Jet Fans

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.

Liveries & Variants: The package typically includes numerous real-world liveries and can be managed via a dedicated CRJ Livery Manager tool.