The Aerosoft CRJ (Canadair Regional Jet) is one of the most iconic "complex" aircraft add-ons in flight simulation history. While it was a paid "payware" product for most of its life, its status in the FSX community has shifted as technology evolved toward newer platforms like MSFS. The Status of "Free" Versions
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1. The Project Airbus A320 Family (Freeware)
While not a CRJ, the Project Airbus A320 with the merged "Thomas Ruth" VC (Virtual Cockpit) is the best free airliner for FSX. It offers a detailed cockpit, realistic startup procedures, and handles short-haul routes similarly to the CRJ.
- Complete a survey (survey scams).
- Download a "downloader manager" (adware).
- Disable your antivirus (never do this).
Assuming the free version of the Aerosoft CRJ for FSX is available, here are some features you might expect:
2. Simulator Instability
The Aerosoft CRJ relies on external DLL files, custom gauges written in C++, and XML scripts. Cracked versions almost always have corrupted or missing DLL hooks. The result? The dreaded FSX CTD (Crash to Desktop). You might get the plane to load, but it will likely crash halfway through a STAR (Standard Terminal Arrival Route) into LaGuardia.