15 minutes ago, Nyxx said:

Are you guys using the out of date liverys that are not SU5 comfirmed? if so are they OK if not SU5 comfirmed?

I just DL the SU5 confirmed ones I like but there are a few I would like that are not.

 

I just try them. Just because they aren't confirmed, it doesn't mean they are broken. 

2 hours ago, FrankR409 said:

I have had two flights in actual CRJ’s this week, and the sounds of the engines and APU are about as good as you are going to get.  I have enjoyed my flying time with this product over the past month or so, and a 30% discount makes this a value to anyone interested in these type of regional flights.  
 

I will avoid the term ‘study level’, as that connotes all sorts of vague requirements for what a plane must be in the eyes of elitists, but It is safe to say the the plane is a very faithful recreation in terms of looks and realism.

Sorry but I cant agree with the terms "very faithful recreation in terms of realism (for the look I would agree, graphics in VC are very well done)". There are still bugs with navigation (unable to follow a route) and sometimes the FD will not follow the Glideslope (with aircraft correctly configured and established on the approach). They still have work to do in that regards.

The other thing that is really annoying the is the lack of weather or terrain map in the ND. Aerosoft keeps claiming it is not supported in WASM but it seems other developers have gotten around this limitation. It is a shame because the weather/clouds are really nicely done and you dont know what you are getting yourself into without a functioning radar... overall it is a nice product but I would not call it perfect or faithful recreation at this stage.

The other thing that is really annoying the is the lack of weather or terrain map in the ND. Aerosoft keeps claiming it is not supported in WASM but it seems other developers have gotten around this limitation.

I honestly do not understand this as it represented in the default aircraft.  It may not be hyper correct but it is very much a reasonable representation.  Cant they just use this until a more completed third party version is available?  I particularly question this for the FBW mod.

5 hours ago, joby33y said:

How’s it look & perform in VR ?

 

26 minutes ago, 757FO said:

Sorry but I cant agree with the terms "very faithful recreation in terms of realism (for the look I would agree, graphics in VC are very well done)". There are still bugs with navigation (unable to follow a route) and sometimes the FD will not follow the Glideslope (with aircraft correctly configured and established on the approach). They still have work to do in that regards.

The other thing that is really annoying the is the lack of weather or terrain map in the ND. Aerosoft keeps claiming it is not supported in WASM but it seems other developers have gotten around this limitation. It is a shame because the weather/clouds are really nicely done and you dont know what you are getting yourself into without a functioning radar... overall it is a nice product but I would not call it perfect or faithful recreation at this stage.

The missing WX radar will be nice in terms of an “effect” to run on the FO’s mfd panel and that is the extent of it from my perspective of flying the plane.  The lack of it doesn’t impact my overall enjoyment whatsoever.
 

The sim in general has known issues with the navigation system that impact every plane, not just this one.  I have yet to have it cause a flight issue for me and would even go so far as to wonder if any profound issues have more to do with mis-programming of the fms by the end user.  Nevertheless, no issues for me.

The capture of the glide slope has not been an issue for me, it requires correct altitudes and correct timing as to when the nav source is changed to localizer, the approach button is applied, etc.  

As this is my first ever experience ever with an Aerosoft product, I was more than delighted to buy it at full price, and I am sure that other practically minded individuals that enjoy this type of flying will enjoy it at 30% off.

One thing of note though, if you do not have a Navigraph subscription, the plane is shipped with a now dated Airac cycle in the fms which may be bothersome if you are also using ATC and setting up your flight plans to correspond with the sids and stars you are using when you setup your initial plan in the sim.  Mine is kept up to date.

 

 

1 hour ago, FrankR409 said:

The missing WX radar will be nice in terms of an “effect” to run on the FO’s mfd panel and that is the extent of it from my perspective of flying the plane.  The lack of it doesn’t impact my overall enjoyment whatsoever.
 

The sim in general has known issues with the navigation system that impact every plane, not just this one.  I have yet to have it cause a flight issue for me and would even go so far as to wonder if any profound issues have more to do with mis-programming of the fms by the end user.  Nevertheless, no issues for me.

The capture of the glide slope has not been an issue for me, it requires correct altitudes and correct timing as to when the nav source is changed to localizer, the approach button is applied, etc.  

As this is my first ever experience ever with an Aerosoft product, I was more than delighted to buy it at full price, and I am sure that other practically minded individuals that enjoy this type of flying will enjoy it at 30% off.

One thing of note though, if you do not have a Navigraph subscription, the plane is shipped with a now dated Airac cycle in the fms which may be bothersome if you are also using ATC and setting up your flight plans to correspond with the sids and stars you are using when you setup your initial plan in the sim.  Mine is kept up to date.

 

 

I hear what you're saying Frank, no user errors here (I am not type rated on the CRJ but hold multiple ratings in other transport category aircraft). The GS issue is a tough one because sometimes it works, other it doesn't (even on the same approach). But as you pointed, it all depends on expectations, if you're happy with it that is great, and I know others enjoy the plane also (I do when it works as advertised). The radar thing is a bit of an issue for me, IRL we depend on this (in conjunction with company EFB/ADS B data, etc.). Right now I am flying into EWR and the weather is less than stellar and I would have liked to avoid cells and keep the people in the back comfortable 🙂

 

I am probably never going to sit in the cockpit of a real CRJ 550/700 let alone mess with any of the systems, so for a guy like me on his computer pretending to be a CRJ pilot it seems to be fairly complex and well modeled. But I can understand that someone who is familiar with this ac or similar planes might feel like it isn't a realistic simulation of the real thing.  

13 minutes ago, 757FO said:

I hear what you're saying Frank, no user errors here (I am not type rated on the CRJ but hold multiple ratings in other transport category aircraft). The GS issue is a tough one because sometimes it works, other it doesn't (even on the same approach). But as you pointed, it all depends on expectations, if you're happy with it that is great, and I know others enjoy the plane also (I do when it works as advertised). The radar thing is a bit of an issue for me, IRL we depend on this (in conjunction with company EFB/ADS B data, etc.). Right now I am flying into EWR and the weather is less than stellar and I would have liked to avoid cells and keep the people in the back comfortable 🙂

 

Anecdotally I had the most incredible flight on Saturday as I flew the 700 into KATL. I could see that the weather was taking a turn for the worse at I began the initial descent into Atlanta with final being an all out rain storm the likes of which I have never landed in.  The windshield wipers on high as I just wondered if I would see the airfield.  Finally, about 800 feet above the airfield I spotted the runway,  and I was fully localized and fully on the glideslope, two whites and two reds.  All I could do was pray and adjust speed as needed because there otherwise was no visual reference until the end.  Perfect landing!

Ironically, my real flight into KATL Sunday morning was a mirror image of what I had simmed the night before…

Talk about life imitating art.

Edited September 23, 20214 yr by FrankR409

4 hours ago, Nyxx said:

Did the walkthrough help Rob?

After a couple of hand flights just to get the general feel, I did a more 'by-the-book' KSFO to KLAX flight. It worked perfectly. David, your walk-through came in very handy since I hadn't actually cracked a manual yet.

Small issue/question regarding throttle setup. Using the throttle calibration page in the EFB, I am unable to get reverse thrust to activate with the button I have assigned. I can get it to work if I designate a portion of the throttle axis to reverse thrust, but it's not my preferred setup since I don't have any throttle detents. Am I missing something?

6 hours ago, odourboy said:

 

Small issue/question regarding throttle setup. Using the throttle calibration page in the EFB, I am unable to get reverse thrust to activate with the button I have assigned. I can get it to work if I designate a portion of the throttle axis to reverse thrust, but it's not my preferred setup since I don't have any throttle detents. Am I missing something?

In EFB calibration set single or dual axis next on reverser axis set TH has no reverser ( gray not green)

then assign Decrease Throttle in MSFS to your preferd button 

11 hours ago, 757FO said:

There are still bugs with navigation (unable to follow a route) and sometimes the FD will not follow the Glideslope (with aircraft correctly configured and established on the approach). They still have work to do in that regards.

I thought the glideslope bug was fixed in one of the patches. I remember having issues with the gs on almost every flight but since the patch I‘ve never had any problems. The only thing I find annoying is the occasional zigzagging after turns. 

 

Just pointing out that Orbx currently have it on sale for the same 30% discount.

Edited September 24, 20214 yr by Glenn Fitzpatrick

9 hours ago, odourboy said:

After a couple of hand flights just to get the general feel, I did a more 'by-the-book' KSFO to KLAX flight. It worked perfectly. David, your walk-through came in very handy since I hadn't actually cracked a manual yet.

Small issue/question regarding throttle setup. Using the throttle calibration page in the EFB, I am unable to get reverse thrust to activate with the button I have assigned. I can get it to work if I designate a portion of the throttle axis to reverse thrust, but it's not my preferred setup since I don't have any throttle detents. Am I missing something?

To say you never look at the manual and all worked perfect is great to hear, Happy to help.

The Throttle is a tricky one Westman has a good sum up, I use a bit of my throttle for rev. There are some youtube vids on it if you need a guild.

NOTE: To get the most of of this CRJ you need to use simbrief, NOTE ZFW / FUEL and two weather reports ISA and WC (wind conponent) 

1 hour ago, Nyxx said:

 

NOTE: To get the most of of this CRJ you need to use simbrief, NOTE ZFW / FUEL and two weather reports ISA and WC (wind conponent) 

When importing a simbrief plan on my side, the ISA and winds are automatically filled in in the FMS?

15 minutes ago, Johnny Wyatt said:

When importing a simbrief plan on my side, the ISA and winds are automatically filled in in the FMS?

Never seen that....I use simbieft to Dl the plan to the CRJ folder and then enter XXXXXXXX into route loads but never seen ISA and WC loaded Johnny.

Edited September 24, 20214 yr by Nyxx