FSX Frontier Bombardier CRJ-700

This freeware package offers a faithful repaint of Frontier Airlines’ classic color scheme for the default Bombardier CRJ700 in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Created by James Landes, it delivers a crisp exterior finish that reflects Frontier’s distinctive livery and ensures an immersive experience whenever you operate regional flights in your virtual skies.

Distinctive Frontier Livery Details

This repaint captures the unique tail artwork and fuselage striping that Frontier has become known for. The airline, recognized for its animal-themed tail designs, has historically employed regional jets like the CRJ700 to link medium-capacity airports with its central hubs. Frontier values efficient short- to medium-range operations, and the CRJ700’s layout reflects that ethos with optimized passenger capacity and improved aerodynamics. In this repaint, you will find subtle attention to shading around the fuselage contours, realistic logo placement, and a color palette that remains authentic to Frontier’s style.

Technical Overview of the CRJ700

Bombardier’s CRJ700 (Canadair Regional Jet 700) is a stretched version of the earlier CRJ100/200 variants. This model incorporates a lengthened fuselage, enhanced landing gear assembly, and an expanded wingspan equipped with leading-edge slats for improved lift. Systems-wise, the CRJ700 is equipped with an EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) and a modern glass cockpit, giving flight crews advanced situational awareness and streamlined turbine management. Although derived from the Canadair Challenger platform, the CRJ700 focuses on regional airline requirements, offering versatility and dependable performance.

Key Add-On Notes

• Compatibility: Specifically designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator X and uses the default CRJ700 model.
• Freeware Model Required: Obtain the base CRJ700 files, which are typically supplied in the flight simulator’s default aircraft library. If the base model is missing, you can locate the freeware package in the Fly Away Simulation library.
• Author/Developer: Repaint developed by James Landes.

Installation Procedures

1. Insert the texture.Frontier folder into the main CRJ700 aircraft directory (usually found at: Microsoft Games/Microsoft Flight Simulator X/SimObjects/Airplanes/Bombardier_CRJ_700).
2. Open your aircraft.cfg file in a text editor. Copy the snippet below and place it under the appropriate [fltsim.X] section, making sure to adjust the index numbers as necessary.

[fltsim.X]
title=Bombardier CRJ 700 Frontier
sim=Bombardier_CRJ_700
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=Frontier
kb_checklists=BombardierCRJ700_check
kb_reference=BombardierCRJ700_ref
atc_id=
atc_parking_types=GATE,RAMP
atc_airline=Frontier Flight
atc_flight_number=9635
ui_manufacturer="Bombardier"
ui_type="CRJ700"
ui_variation="Frontier"
ui_typerole="Regional Jet"
ui_createdby="Microsoft Corporation"
description="This repaint reflects Frontier Airlines’ approach to regional operations, featuring enhanced wing design, modern avionics, and a stretched fuselage for 70-seat capacity."