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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.

Part 3: Systems Depth – Where the Magic Happens

If you search for "Aerosoft CRJ FSX review," the discussion always returns to systems. This is not a "study-level" aircraft like the PMDG 737NGX, but it sits comfortably in the "advanced" category.

Custom Tools (DAVE): The aircraft includes a specialized tool named "DAVE," a digital assistant accessible via a tablet in the cockpit. DAVE allows you to manage ground services, doors, aircraft states (Cold & Dark, Ready for Taxi), and fuel planning. Flight Dynamics & Performance

Flight Experience

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:

2. The Climb

This jet climbs like a rocket. In FSX, it is easy to overspeed. Keep an eye on your airspeed indicator. Don’t try to climb at 2,000 feet per minute once you hit 10,000 feet; reduce your vertical speed to gain airspeed and prevent stalling.

• 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.

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