Aerosoft CRJ - General FAQ

Aerosoft CRJ - General FAQ

This article is regarding the up and coming Aerosoft CRJ which has not yet been released for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This article will be updated with further information as necessary, as well as an update after the release of the product.


Q. Which NavData is used / What NavData can I use?

A. Both NavaDataPro and Navigraph can be used with the CRJ. While it is not currently possible to use the default simulator navadata, we plan to make this an option once possible. The product will also be delivered with a Lufthansa Lido database from March 2021.


Q. Is a working HUD included?

A. Yes. The HUD is modelled and working.


Q. Are manuals included?

A. Yes, multiple manuals are included as well as a video series which can be found here.


Q. Can I perform holds in the CRJ?

A. Yes.


Q. Is there an autothrottle?

A. No. The CRJ does not contain an autothrottle system, thus, one is not modelled.


Q. Where is the aircraft installed?

A. ....\MSFSPackages\Community\aerosoft-crj


Q. Where are the manuals located?

A. ....\MSFSPackages\Community\aerosoft-crj\Documentation


Q. Where is the NavigationDatabase stored?

A. ....\MSFSPackages\Community\aerosoft-crj\Data\NavData


Q. Does the CRJ have wing flex?

A. Yes. You can read more about this here.


Q. What are the hardware requirements, and should I expect to lose FPS compared to the default aircraft?

A. The aircraft is more demanding on the simulator compared to the default airliners, so you should expect to lose about 15% frames per second compared to the default airliners. The minimum specs for the base simulator can be found here.


Q. Is there a modelled cabin?

A. Yes, the CRJ contains a modelled cabin.


Q. Will I be able to purchase this Aircraft from the in-game marketplace?

A. Yes, the CRJ will be available in the in-game marketplace, Aerosoft.com, and our other vendors.


Q. Will realistic icing be modelled?

A. This will be added in Service Pack 1.


Q. Is there a weather radar?

A. The SDK currently doesn’t offer access to the weather system. 


Q. Can I pre-order this product?

A. It is not possible to pre-order the CRJ, however, once released and purchased the Aircraft can be instantly downloaded.


Q. Are there any preview images?
A. Yes! Take a look at our dedicated preview image article here.

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