Let’s be honest: FSX is single-core CPU dependent. The Aerosoft CRJ is heavy on the VC (virtual cockpit) rendering.
Minimum Specs for smooth 30 FPS:
Optimization Tips:
Users report that the CRJ runs better than the PMDG 737NGX but worse than the default aircraft. It is a fair trade for the depth.
When you first loaded the Aerosoft CRJ in FSX, you weren’t greeted by flashy animations or a tablet on the windshield. You were greeted by a cockpit swathed in functional grey plastic. The textures, by modern standards, are low-resolution. But back then? They were crisp. Every switch, every circuit breaker, every dimly lit annunciator panel felt tactile. aerosoft crj fsx
The external model was typical for its era: accurate enough, with decent wing flex and a reflective fuselage. But the CRJ is a slender, almost awkward-looking regional jet—nicknamed the "Flying Pencil" or "Skylawnmower." Aerosoft captured that gangly charm perfectly.
FSX’s flight model is often criticized for being "on rails," but the Aerosoft CRJ breaks that mold. Let’s be honest: FSX is single-core CPU dependent
Pro Tip for FSX: Turn off "Auto-Rudder" and "Auto-Mixture" in realism settings. The CRJ’s flight dynamics rely on manual rudder control for crosswind landings.