The CRJ updates for compatibility issues with Sim Update 5 have been completed and are being readied for release as we speak. They should become available in the next couple of days.

The nice folks at Asobo were able to identify and fix an issue in the WASM runtime (which is part of the SDK, but open source, so it's not made by either Asobo or us) and by this, to put the airspeed indicator in the CRJ back in action, without requiring a hotfix for Flight Simulator itself. Other issues (e.g. texture and shadow quality) have been fixed by our own developers.

 

1.0.6.0 Update 6 (for Sim Update 5)
- Fixed startup flag reset after engine spoolup (PACKS OFF Lt and CAS message)
- Fixed missing symbols on MFD
- Formula correction for IAS calculation
- Fixed L/R selection in MFD Menus
- Fixed Audio panel volume controls for COM radios << Hate that bug
- Several fixes in aircraft.cfg files (airline names, callsigns etc.)
- Flaps indication "1" on EICAS for lever position 1 (physical flaps position = 0)
- Fixed PA/CALL/EMER pushbutton lights
- Camera zoom increased for FCP and Fuel/Defuel Panel cameras
- Camera angle changed for EFB camera
- Fixed setting reserve and taxi fuel on loading a flightplan
- Disabled thrust reserver unlock during cold&dark
- CRJ-550/700 flight model updated
- Fixed Radius to Fix legs
- Fixed a condition where the value for a minute could become 60 and an hour could become 24
- Added math library provided by Asobo to fix airspeed indicator issue
- Fixed shadow center camera
- Added high quality flag for textures (no longer default setting in SU5)

I was very much enjoy version 1.0.5 so look forward to this.....and Asobo HF

Edited August 5, 20214 yr by Nyxx

That is good news.

I was so disappointed initially in the CRJ but I enjoyed flying 1.0.5. Let’s hope it keeps improving.

All we need now is some stability with the temps at FL’s so we can seriously fly this aircraft again.

Source: https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/165810-statement-regarding-the-delay-of-the-crj-9001000/&do=findComment&comment=1051277

I'm having trouble figuring out my next payware toy-plane. DC 6 is what everyone says, but it looks kind of intense with all the gauges to keep track of, and lately I've not been in the mood for intense flying. Don't own the CRJ either, CRJ more my style but it seems almost fanatical to buy anything other than the PMDG next.

Yet, I have no interest in the DC-6, could just be the mildly pickling of a mood I've been from all the arguing in the forums.

Maybe I need to spin the old wheel and let her land where it lands.

Edited August 5, 20214 yr by Alpine Scenery

48 minutes ago, Alpine Scenery said:

Don't own the CRJ either, CRJ more my style but it seems almost fanatical to buy anything other than the PMDG next.

I have the CRJ and really enjoy it. I can recommend it.

I am in the same position over the DC-6. Thinking of holding out for the Twotter instead.

1 hour ago, Alpine Scenery said:

I'm having trouble figuring out my next payware toy-plane. DC 6 is what everyone says, but it looks kind of intense with all the gauges to keep track of, and lately I've not been in the mood for intense flying. Don't own the CRJ either, CRJ more my style but it seems almost fanatical to buy anything other than the PMDG next.

Yet, I have no interest in the DC-6, could just be the mildly pickling of a mood I've been from all the arguing in the forums.

Maybe I need to spin the old wheel and let her land where it lands.

This info might help or not 🙂

I had no intrest in the DC-6 for P3D. Its an old banger with far to many gauges.

Since MSFS is more about really seeing the world as it is....Think of the DC-6 as a big GA. You Normal FL is around FL 12-14. Its also fantastic to learn as it comes with there AFE. I only do flights with the AFE as his job in real life is to manage the engines. You can focus totaly on just being the captain. It make it very very easy to learn. Not master but learn. But what i find is as just the captain i want to nail perfectly takeoff, 130kts for first 500ft, then 140, then when his calls climb power set i then drop slowly the nose to 165kts, then AP goes on. Then I like to level off with the smoothest level of anyone could do. The Descent the same way. Now here is the best bit, you never take over the throttles till 1000ft from landing. Simple? now becasue you have to descend level off and hit 165kts before you drop any flaps. Also hit 140Kts before GS. So for short flights I do enjoy being just the Captain is great, I love it and landing it butter smooth is a joy so is a silkly smooth rotaion on take off. Done right it just glides off.

I also made a guild that PMDG has Sticked on there forum. IT really is very easy and if you dont want to "learn" all the things you see, you really dont have to, just focus on what your job is.

Down load this and have a read if you like? https://forum.pmdg.com/forum/main-forum/pmdg-dc-6-cloudmaster-forum/129605-roberts-tutorials-made-into-a-simple-to-follow-pdf-for-the-msfs-dc-6

 

As for the CRJ.

This with a nice/good sim brief profile is very nice, far far more complicated to learn and fly than the DC-6. Even with AP. Well from C&D to after takeoff it is. 

I love both.

Edited August 5, 20214 yr by Nyxx

1 hour ago, Alpine Scenery said:

I'm having trouble figuring out my next payware toy-plane. DC 6 is what everyone says, but it looks kind of intense with all the gauges to keep track of, and lately I've not been in the mood for intense flying. Don't own the CRJ either, CRJ more my style but it seems almost fanatical to buy anything other than the PMDG next.

Yet, I have no interest in the DC-6, could just be the mildly pickling of a mood I've been from all the arguing in the forums.

Maybe I need to spin the old wheel and let her land where it lands.

The DC-6 definitely isn't everyone's cup of tea (and that's just fine) but it scales pretty well in terms of complexity - if you use the AI flight engineer it's relatively straightforward to fly a simple route - you need to be aware of things like the need to slow down well in advance and proper descent/approach procedure using flaps rather than throttle for control, but it's not beyond the capabilities of a very average pilot.

And then when you've got to grips with the basics you can then take on more and more of the tasks as you want (or you can just stick to the pilot role - whatever works for you personally).

Edited August 5, 20214 yr by Matchstick

Did the ever fix the LNAV swaying back and forth?

3 minutes ago, fakeflyer737 said:

Did the ever fix the LNAV swaying back and forth?

Never even tried it. VS for descent and the banana seem to work perfectly. Enjoy using it that say, but sorry I cannot answer your question Ron.

25 minutes ago, Nyxx said:

Never even tried it. VS for descent and the banana seem to work perfectly. Enjoy using it that say, but sorry I cannot answer your question Ron.

You mean they never even tried to fix it or you havent tested it?

5 minutes ago, fakeflyer737 said:

You mean they never even tried to fix it or you havent tested it?

Not tested it. 

3 hours ago, Nyxx said:

The nice folks at Asobo were able to identify and fix an issue in the WASM runtime (which is part of the SDK, but open source, so it's not made by either Asobo or us) and by this, to put the airspeed indicator in the CRJ back in action, without requiring a hotfix for Flight Simulator itself. Other issues (e.g. texture and shadow quality) have been fixed by our own developers.

This illustrates why it can be extremely difficult to fix certain bugs. You keep looking for it in your own code (written in a high-level language), you think it must be somewhere, you start scratching your head, but it still takes a while before you realise that it's actually a bug in the engine that executes / compiles / JIT-compiles your code, which was not even written by your team. Luckily, you can track these things down by yourself in open source software, if it's commercial software, you're totally at their mercy.

2 hours ago, Alpine Scenery said:

I'm having trouble figuring out my next payware toy-plane. DC 6 is what everyone says, but it looks kind of intense with all the gauges to keep track of, and lately I've not been in the mood for intense flying. Don't own the CRJ either, CRJ more my style but it seems almost fanatical to buy anything other than the PMDG next.

One thing to keep in mind with the CRJ is that it doesn't have autothrottle. You pretty much have to keep an eye on your airspeed all the time even in cruise especially if you have live weather on. Some of the systems in the CRJ are fake like the hydraulics if I'm not mistaken. The circuit breakers behind you in the cockpit are just a texture with no function whatsoever. If you've flown the Working Title CJR then the CRJ will seem familiar. If you're used to the Airbus way of doing things, the FMS will do your head in at first. Documentation is pretty comprehensive though.

I also don't think the DC-6 is my cup of tea but posts like the one from Nyxx above make it difficult to resist. 😎

I haven't actually touched the CRJ since release. Might have to give it another go if it's somewhat improved. Is ILS still a problem or is that still part of a bug within the actual sim?

Edited August 5, 20214 yr by Zangoose

39 minutes ago, Zangoose said:

I haven't actually touched the CRJ since release. Might have to give it another go if it's somewhat improved. Is ILS still a problem or is that still part of a bug within the actual sim?

its fine now. Well since 0.5 its never not been OK for me.