The aerosoft CRJ 550/700 update is out. If you bought from Aerosoft then visit the Aerosoft shop and download the new version.

Thanks for the update. I guess we can also use the Aerosoft update tool which came with the CRJ. I think it's in one of the folders that is installed with the aircraft and is likely the easiest way to update.

Edit: Just checked the Aerosoft forums and can't find the patch notes. Any idea where they are?

Edited May 28, 20215 yr by steve310002

Throttle lever doesn't work anymore with the update 😵

No you can't use the updater, you need to download the new version.

Change-log from here:

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The CRJ update 2 has been released. Due to the amount of changes, it's not available via the ASUpdater but requires a fresh download from your shop account. This update also includes the changes to the flight model (flaps and slats) that became necessary with the MSFS Sim Update 4.

 

Here's the list of changes:
- 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 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 off 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
- Over all 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 flightplan display for arc legs (RF/AF) with the overfly flag set

 

4 minutes ago, omarsmak30 said:

Change-log from here:

 

They forgot an item:

 

- Disabled throttle

Finally the Market Place update!

 

8 minutes ago, omarsmak30 said:

Change-log from here:

Thanks for the info.

It mentions about PA and FD announcements for low cost carriers such as "no coffee" etc. Maybe a stupid question but how do you get any of these PA/FD announcements to play during a flight. I have only ever heard the 'please remain seated' after landing announcement. I have flight attendent announcements turned on in the options but never heard any of these in flight announcements.

Is there something I must press or do to trigger these during a flight?

Hi All.

Do you have to uninstall previous version or can you install the new version over it.

Thanks in advance.

59 minutes ago, steve310002 said:

how do you get any of these PA/FD announcements to play during a flight.

I haven‘t yet found out when/why exactly all the announcements are triggered. I think you get the drinks and snacks announcement when climbing through 14.000ft. It‘d be great if we could select them manually. It would reduce the stress level of my passengers immensely as they wouldn‘t have to hear „the captain has aborted the landing“ that often😅.

6 minutes ago, Shack95 said:

I think you get the drinks and snacks announcement when climbing through 14.000ft.

Interesting, I have never once heard such an announcement triggered when climbing (or indeed at any other point). Would be great if others could weigh in on their experience with this feature.

16 minutes ago, steve310002 said:

Interesting, I have never once heard such an announcement triggered when climbing (or indeed at any other point). Would be great if others could weigh in on their experience with this feature.

I‘ve heard that on every flight. Weird.

My throttle wasn't working either after a quick check earlier. Going to troubleshoot now. Someone on the Aerosoft forum mentioned to set the throttle to default.

[Edit]: Follow this thread at Aerosoft for updates:
Marketplace update 0.1.3 - CRJ throttles not working - General Discussion - AEROSOFT COMMUNITY SERVICES

Edited May 28, 20215 yr by JSmith2112

 

They aware of the issue and right now working on a fix - so just be a bit patience and let them work out the fix..

cheers 😉