Earlier this week, Aerosoft updated their CRJ 550/700 product to v1.0.3, bringing an array of different bug fixes, quality of life improvements, and new features.

The full list of changes is as follows:

• Changed ETA calculation to base on current UTC time instead of ATD
• Fixed NAV frequencies on MCDU Radio Page showing 0.0 after LOC tuned
• Fixed Coupled VNAV not initiating descent
• Limited range for PFD slip indicator
• Limited range for PFD flight director
• ETA calculation on MFD DATA FPLN Progress page
• ETA calculation on MCDU PERF INIT page 3/3
• Improvements to GPWS mode 3 (altitude loss after takeoff)
• Improvements to GPWS mode 5 (below glideslope)
• Flaps/Slats EICAS animation corrected
• Flaps/Slats exterior model animation corrected
• Added custom glide path calculation
• Adapted GS Hold to custom GS
• Fixed wrong lbs-kg conversion in EFB ZFW input
• Removed duplicate PA "Remain Seated" after landing
• Added "Low cost carrier" mode for PA and FD announcements (no drinks, no coffee, no sandwiches)
• Increased volume for Gear Up/Down sounds inside the cockpit
• VNAV improvements. Better handling of intermediate level offs
• Fixed EFB ZFW input
• Fixed transparency issue with CRJ-550/700 LOD1 models
• Added functions to allow 180+ degree turns into a given direction
• Added reduced bank angle to MSFS version
• Fixed CF Leg drawing for right turns (Test case: EGHH/26 - EGHH/ILS26/BIA)
• Verified CF Leg drawing for left turns (Test case: EGHI/20 - EGHI/20/EAS)
• Last direct waypoint now disappears from the DIR INTC page after the aircraft passed it.
• Fixed route zig zagging
• Fixed bearing pointers
• Fixed missing SID-Enroute transitions at end of list
• Fixed wrong heading calculation if both longitudes on a track are equal
• Added support for hardware flaps axis
• Added support for hardware spoiler axis
• Fixed ALT mode switching to ALTS CAP instead of PITCH
• Added icao_xxx entries to aircraft.cfg
• Updated CRJ-550 model
• Custom Glideslope Hold
• Landing and takeoff behavior improvements in flight model
• Fixed arc and radius to fix drawing routines
• New throttle control mechanics via Simconnect
• Improved ground and flight spoiler effects
• Cruise performance fine tuned to new atmospheric model
• Take of rotation improved by modified slats/flaps behaviour and new V-Stabilizer calculation
• Improved flight spoiler to meet real world descent rates
• Improved ground spoiler effect for correct lift dumping effect at touch down
• Overall stability in flight improved to feel less wind and turbulence effects
• All flaps stages matching operating handbook reference data and are based on new flaps model
• Correct CoG empty display in modified UI
• UI Load stations with max value reference data
• Fixed (INTC) to Arc leg sequencing (GCFV/01 LORP4Q SID)
• Added arrow in flight plan display for arc legs (RF/AF) with the overfly flag set

Aerosoft’s CRJ 550/700, a short-range commercial airplane, features a custom-built exterior model and cockpit that comes equipped with a state-of-the-art electronic flight bag (EFB), high-quality textures, and a highly realistic flight system. 

In addition to the CRJ 550/700 base package, Aerosoft is also planning to release a 900/1000 variant for an extra €16.75 (USD $20.25), though a definite release date is still unclear. For more information on Aerosoft’s CRJ base package, check out another Threshold Article.

The newest version of the CRJ 550/700 variants can currently be purchased on the Aerosoft Shop or the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace for €42.00 (USD $50.80), excluding tax.