FSX Air France CRJ700

Immerse yourself in a faithful recreation of Air France’s distinctive livery brought to life on the Bombardier CRJ 700 series. This repaint, created by developer Project Open Sky for the base model and meticulously finished by Sebastian Szucs, showcases fine details of the airline’s hallmark design. It is offered as freeware and is fully compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Enthusiasts seeking an authentic short-haul European flight experience will appreciate the craftsmanship visible in every rivet, color tone, and subtle finish that resembles the real-world aircraft operated by Air France on regional routes throughout Europe.

Key Characteristics of the CRJ 700 Family

The Canadian-built Bombardier CRJ 700 family is renowned for its efficient performance, particularly valuable for shorter segments that demand high-frequency service. Air France employs these jets on numerous point-to-point connections, capitalizing on their balanced range and passenger capacity. Designed for streamlined operations, this aircraft offers reliable handling and a cockpit layout that many virtual pilots find accessible yet engaging.

Distinctive Artwork and Texture Details

Developer Sebastian Szucs has delivered high-resolution 32-bit textures with no Mip-Maps, ensuring vibrant color transitions and crisp-quality markings. Engaging with the Project Open Sky platform allows this visual enhancement to integrate seamlessly, highlighting the airline’s tail design and fuselage stripe alignment with striking detail. The final texture set merges historical Air France elements with modern aesthetics for an unmistakable presentation.

Steps for Installation

1. Extract the “texture.XXX” folder into your Project Open Sky CRJ-700 directory to incorporate these refined livery files.
2. Open the Aircraft.cfg provided in the repaint package and transfer the relevant section to the existing configuration file of your CRJ 700 installation. This will register the new Air France textures correctly.
3. Update the “[fltsim.X]” entry by replacing the “X” with the next sequential number to avoid any conflicts.
4. Verify that “model=” and “sim=” lines match the naming conventions used by your chosen CRJ 700 base package, including the accompanying “.air” file.
5. Once configured, enjoy flying this elegant regional aircraft with its authentic Air France color scheme.

Additional Notes

Before installation, ensure you have the official Project Open Sky CRJ-700 freeware base model from the Fly Away Simulation library. This repaint will not function on its own. Once everything is set up, this detailed livery will add an extra dimension of realism and showcase Air France’s timeless appeal throughout your regional flight schedules.