FSX SAS Bombardier CRJ700

Enhance your virtual hangar with this freeware repaint showcasing the distinctive Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) livery for the default FSX Bombardier CRJ700, originally created by James Landes. This repaint accurately reflects SAS's visual branding while preserving the precise exterior dimensions and aerodynamic contours of the CRJ series.

Overview

The Bombardier CRJ700 (Canadair Regional Jet 700) is designed for regional operations and typically configured to carry around 70 passengers, making it ideal for shorter routes. Scandinavian Airlines (often abbreviated as SAS) utilizes modern equipment to maintain reliable schedules across Northern Europe and beyond. This modification presents these unique airline markings on the FSX default CRJ700 airframe, so you can enjoy an immersive replication of SAS’s color scheme in your flight simulator.

Key Features

• Realistic Textures: Derived from high-resolution references, the exterior paint reflects authentic SAS markings while remaining aligned with the fuselage geometry.
• Accurate Placement of Logos: The airline’s emblem and text appear in proper scale and position along the aircraft fuselage and tail surfaces.
• Enhanced Visual Fidelity: Weathering and shading details help maintain realistic visuals under varying lighting conditions in FSX.
• Optimized File Structure: The textures are carefully compressed to preserve clarity without overburdening system resources.

Installation Notes

This package provides repainted textures only and does not include the required base model. To operate this plane in FSX, you will need the freeware CRJ700 model (which is bundled by default). Ensure you have the default CRJ700 installed or download the freeware model from the Fly Away Simulation mod library if needed. Then, place these SAS texture files into the appropriate aircraft folder according to the instructions included with this repaint.

Credits

This repaint remains the work of its original author, James Landes, who meticulously produced the livery so that enthusiasts can experience Scandinavian Airlines in the virtual skies. We also acknowledge the broader flight simulation community for supporting freeware projects and continuing to refine these add-ons for everyone’s enjoyment.