Following the release of MSFS 2024 Just Flight will release a free compatibility update to all owners of the RJ Professional. The update will be made available as soon as possible once the RJ Professional has been fully tested in the release version of MSFS 2024.
Following on from their hugely popular 146 Professional for MSFS, Just Flight's in-house development team has created a high fidelity simulation of Britain’s last airliner, the RJ Professional.
RJ Professional brings you all three variants of the RJ family: the RJ70, RJ85 and RJ100. Each variant is fully custom-coded and created using comprehensive, hands-on research with a real world aircraft, RJ-100 SE-RJI. Over 25 high quality liveries represent the vast number of RJ operators from all around the world.
The RJ was developed in the 1980s and 1990s and first took to the air in 1992. The main goal of the RJ was to succeed the 146 regional jets, many of which were still flying in their original analogue cockpit configurations and without sophisticated autopilot or navigation systems. This, along with newer and more modern regional jets from other manufacturers, meant that it was beginning to prove difficult for airlines to operate the 146 in the modern-day aviation environment and a new aircraft was required.
The results of those efforts was the RJ, a glass cockpit airliner equipped with an EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System), PED (Primary Engine Display), FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) and FMS (Flight Management System) - a generational leap in capability from the 146.
Other avionics improvements include a fully automatic pressurisation system, digitally displayed COM/NAV/ADF radio, an autothrottle, a TRP (Thrust Rating Panel) allowing you to set V-speeds on the EFIS displays as well as select different engine power modes and a much more advanced autopilot, with LNAV and CAT3 autoland capabilities. The aircraft was also fitted with an FMS as standard, which in our simulation comes in the form of a fully custom-coded GNLU-910A.
Amongst all of these more advanced features, the RJ and the 146 both share the same type rating; there are, therefore, a lot of similarities in the operating philosophies between the two aircraft. A true mix of retro and modern and a really quirky aircraft to study and to fly!
The following PDF manuals are included with the aircraft software and you can also download them here: Operations Manual / EFB Manual /GNLU-910A FMS Manual
What are the differences between the 146 Professional and the RJ Professional? See all the details here!
VARIANTS
All three variants of the RJ are included:
RJ70
RJ85
RJ100
MODEL
Accurately modelled using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft (RJ100 SE-RJI)
Custom-modelled ground equipment (GPU, chocks)
Optional equipment correctly configured for each livery (HF antennas, VHF3 antenna, tail skid)
Highly detailed passenger cabin and galleys customised for each RJ variant, with fully simulated forward and rear galley controls
Numerous animations, including trailing edge flap surfaces, wing-mounted lift spoilers and tail-mounted airbrakes, all cockpit, passenger, service and cargo doors, integral airstairs, windscreen wipers, distinctive retractable tricycle landing gear, and more
Physically Based Rendering (PBR) materials produce realistic metallic, plastic and glass surfaces
4K and 8K textures used throughout the product to produce the highest possible texture clarity
Authentic labelling and placards based on those found in the real aircraft, with decals used for high-resolution text
MSFS ground services support (marshaller, fuel truck etc.)
Full support for MSFS visual icing effects
COCKPIT
Captain and First Officer positions are modelled with hundreds of functional switches, knobs and controls. Even the pilot and observer seats, cup holders and sun visors are functional!
A truly 3D cockpit environment right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
Accurately modelled CRT, LCD and LED displays
Custom-coded GNLU-910A FMS
Aircraft state system which will automatically save the aircraft state whenever a flight is saved and reload it whenever that flight is loaded
Aircraft configuration system which allows you to choose between 'Cold & Dark', ‘Turnaround’ or 'Ready for Take-off'
Many features have been added to help with usability such as the ability to hide the control yokes for a better view of the instruments and pre-set camera views for the overhead panel, centre pedestal and jump seat, hidden clickspot for setting all altimeters to standard and controlling all four N1 and TGT bugs, and automatic ground idle selection
Developed using the latest MSFS standards, including intuitive and easy-to-use controls for rotary knobs, multi-position switches and levers
Fully compatible with MSFS VR mode
EFB tablet with a plethora of features including boarding simulation, failures menu and interactive checklists, as well as SimBrief and Navigraph support
Fully interactable and customisable paper charts and checklists
LIVERIES
The RJ comes with a variety of liveries representing the aircraft's numerous operators from all around the world:
RJ70
Alitalia Express (EI-CPJ)
Business Express Airlines (N832BE)
Euro Manx (EI-CPJ)
ETPS (QQ102)
Formula One Management (M-STRY)
QinetiQ (G-ETPK)
SAS (SE-DJY)
RJ85
Air France (EI-RJB)
Airlink South Africa (ZS-TCO)
Blue1 (OH-SAO)
Braathens (SE-DJO)
Brussels Airlines (OO-DJX)
CityJet (EI-RJO)
Crossair (HB-IXH)
Lufthansa (D-AVRB)
Northwest Airlink (N525XJ)
Northwest Jet Airlink (N519XJ)
Sabena (OO-DJK)
RJ100
Aegean (SX-DVC)
Atlantic Airways (OY-RCC)
British Airways (G-BXAS)
Brussels Airlines (OO-DWH)
British Airways – Colum (G-BZAU)
Cello Aviation (G-ILLR)
Cobham (VH-NJQ)
Jota Aviation (G-JOTS)
Malmo Aviation – Swedish Football (SE-DSU)
North Cariboo Air (C-FSUA)
Summit Air (C-FXRJ)
Swiss (HB-IXT)
Swiss - Zurich Airport Shopping Paradise (HB-IYS)
A PSD Paint Kit is also available to download, allowing for the creation of custom livery and cabin textures.
SYSTEMS
RJ Professional features fully custom-coded aircraft systems with a high degree of complexity and depth, including:
Air-conditioning and pressurisation system
Automatic and manual pressurisation modes with control of outflow valves, barometric and cabin rate settings, indications and cabin altitude warnings
Cabin altitude and differential values based on real-world data
Automatic and manual flight deck and cabin temperature control – takes account of ambient temperature, the amount of direct sunlight hitting the aircraft, air supply from the engines and/or APU, fresh or recirculated air and even whether the doors are open!
Simulated FLT DECK AIR functionality, which when enabled, diverts all air flow from PACK 1 to the cockpit
APU
Realistic APU start and shutdown procedures, and bleed air and electrical power supply
RPM, TGT and fuel burn values based on real-world data
Auto-flight system
Autopilot and flight director system with multiple modes:
- Pitch – ALT HLD, APP, LVL CHG and V/S
- Roll – HDG SEL, LVAV (FMS) and VOR LOC
- Autothrottle
- Flight director SYNC mode for manual changes of pitch in IAS and VS modes
Fully functional mode annunciations, engagement and disengagement criteria (including roll and pitch rate cut-out and stall cut-out) and integration with EFIS PFD and ND
Simulated CAT 3 Autoland capability
Custom-coded GNLU-910A FMS
Communication system
Dual VHF COMM, NAV and ADF radios, with 8.33kHz spacing support
Cockpit voice recorder test and indication systems
Functioning audio selector, with options to adjust the volume of ATC communications and pilot/cabin crew interactions
PA chimes and cockpit/cabin interaction
Doors and stairs
Animations panel for controlling passenger and service doors, and lower cargo doors
Deployable airstairs, powered by the Yellow hydraulic system
Optionally fitted Airstairs Accumulator via an option on the EFB, when fitted, this stores hydraulic pressure in an accumulator allowing up to two full retractions of the airstairs without the Yellow hydraulic system being pressurised
Optionally fitted Airstairs Lights via an option on the EFB, controllable via a STAIR RETRACTION switch in the forward galley
Doors and airstairs can be controlled manually via their respective handles and levers in the cabin, or via buttons on the EFB
Electrical system
Independent engine, APU and external power (AC and DC) sources
Generator and TRU loading, and automatic load switching
Standby generator and inverter power sources for non-normal procedures
Independent AC channels, including normal, essential and emergency busbars, and bus-tie facilities
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
The aircraft is equipped with a tablet EFB for controlling various aircraft options and payloads, including:
Set fuel quantity in individual tanks (including total fuel weight, automatically split between tanks)
Set payloads in passenger cabin and cargo holds (including Zero Fuel Weight)
Control the pilot and cabin announcements
Quickly select aircraft states (Ready for Take-off, Turnaround and Cold-and-Dark)
Toggle ground power unit (GPU) and chocks
Monitor CG position and automatically set take-off trim based on CG
Aircraft configuration menu with many options, including altimeter sync, traditional/TCAS VSI, state saving, cabin lighting, model customisation options and much more
The EFB can also be used for flight planning and monitoring:
Import your SimBrief flight and view a summary or scrollable full OFP
Monitor your position in real time using a map view with tracking, zoom and pan options
Support for Navigraph Airport Charts and Navigraph En Route Charts (requires an active Navigraph subscription)
Use a notepad for making notes during the flight, particularly useful for noting down clearances and taxi instructions
FDE and effects
Realistic and accurate performance in the air and on the ground, using unique flight models for all variants based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from real-world RJ pilots and engineers
Custom effects for enhanced immersion, including engine, APU and GPU exhaust haze
Complete exterior lights package as seen on the real RJ, including landing, wing, runway, logo and taxi lights that illuminate objects and the ground, for ease of operation during the hours of darkness
Fire protection system
Engine, APU and fuselage fire detection and warning systems
Engine fire extinguishing system
Fully simulated test functionality
Flight controls
Servo-tab simulation – the position of elevator and aileron surfaces is dependent on servo-tab control inputs and airflow over the surface
Iconic tail-mounted airbrakes, roll and lift spoilers with independent hydraulic sources, realistic deployment times and custom AC and PTU pump sounds
Flight control disconnect and yoke control lock functionality
Accurately simulated flap system with hydraulic and electrical power sources, baulk override, fault testing and iconic howl when deployed in the air
Stall identification and warning systems, including stick shaker and pusher, and inhibit mode
Simulated configuration warning system
Flap Trim Compensation (FTC) system
Flight Management System
Custom-coded GNLU-910A FMS for lateral navigation (LNAV) and vertical navigation (VNAV)
Fully simulated IDENT, RTE, LEGS, HOLD, PROG, FIX, DEPARR, VNAV CLB, VNAV CRZ and VNAV DES pages, and many more!
Autopilot-coupled LNAV including integration with the EFIS PFD and ND
Ability to manually input flight plans or import them automatically via Company Route integration
SID and STAR support
Holding pattern support
Navigation and performance monitoring, including ETA and fuel estimations
Simulated VNAV approach functionality, this provides an advisory VNAV (AVNAV) vertical deviation indicator for non-precision approaches when within the terminal area of the arrival airport
Top of Climb and Top of Descent calculations integrated with the EFIS ND
Fuel system
Realistic fuel load and burn based on real-world data
Simulated electrical normal and hydraulic standby fuel pumps, centre and wing tanks with feed tanks for each engine, and LP and HP fuel cocks
Fully functional centre-to-wing fuel transfer, cross-feed and common-feed valves
Auxiliary fuel tanks fitted (can be toggled via the EFB) to provide additional range - great for bizjet operations
Hydraulic system
Independent yellow and green hydraulic systems with realistic pressure, quantity and supply to other systems
Simulated AC and DC driven back-up pumps and power transfer unit (PTU)
Functional standby generator for supplying AC and DC electrical power in non-normal situations
Simulated depleting brake pressure over time when hydraulic supply is removed or the emergency brake system is used
Simulated airbrake deployment over time when hydraulic supply is removed and the airbrake locks fail
Ice and rain protection system
Ice detection and accumulation simulation, anti-icing and de-icing functionality for exterior surfaces, warning systems for in-flight monitoring
Simulation of separate inner and outer wing anti-icing, and windscreen overheating
Indicating and recording systems
A vast array of annunciators, including accurately simulated Central Warning Panel (CWP) and Master Warning System (MWS) with amber and red cautions, audible warnings and ground testing for all systems
Simulated Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Quick Access Recorder (QAR) functionality and ground tests
Aircraft clock with all modes simulated
Landing gear
Normal and emergency gear extension, including gear down-lock override
Gear configuration indication and warning systems
Simulated brake accumulators supplied via the hydraulic power sources (yellow or green), anti-skid and brake temperature indicator with cooling down periods that are affected by ambient temperature, brake usage and brake fans
Captain and First Officer tillers for realistic nose-wheel steering
An EFB option toggles between realistic nose wheel steering using tillers or a more compatible nose-wheel steering with rudder pedals
Lighting
Independent lighting controls for Captain and First Officer
Dimmable integral lighting for each panel
Dimmable dynamic flood and storm lighting for a highly immersive and customisable night environment (more than 10 individual light sources, including entry, lap, sill and flight kit)
Freely moveable lap and sill lighting
Dimmable brightness of EFIS PFD, EFIS ND and FMS displays
LCD and LED displays vary brightness automatically based on ambient lighting conditions
Accurately simulated exterior lighting, including wing, logo and runway exit lights, and taxi/landing and navigation lights with different intensities
Realistic passenger cabin lighting for forward and rear galleys, side wall lighting and ceiling lighting, including bright/dim controls
Simulated emergency lighting in cockpit and cabin
Navigation systems
Dual Inertial Reference System (IRS) with realistic alignment times that vary based on the aircraft’s latitude. Alignment can be as quick as 2.5 minutes at the equator, or up to 15 minutes at far north/south latitudes. A fast alignment option is included.
Independent EFIS PFDs, EFIS NDs and FMSs for both Captain and First Officer
Mode Control Panel (MCP) housing autopilot mode buttons, mode adjustment knobs, and target values displayed in LCD windows
Dual RMI/DBI navigation instruments, fed by two VHF NAV and ADF radios, including DME hold function
FMS/EFIS source selector for LNAV 1, LNAV 2 or split navigation via the EFIS PFD, ND and auto-flight system
Fully functioning test modes on navigation instruments (e.g. EFIS PFD, EFIS ND, FLT TEST ANNUNS, DME)
Transponder with TCAS (integrated with the TCAS traffic display) and simulated TCAS test
Custom-coded EGPWS with modes 1-6, steep approach mode, flap warning override and test functionality
Oxygen system
Flight crew and passenger oxygen systems with valve and mask deployment controls
Passenger cabins
Highly detailed and fully interactable passenger cabins for each of the RJ variants
Unique RJ cabin features include a curved aft cabin where seat layout reduces from a 3+3 to a 2+2 configuration for the last few rows, window blanks and smaller overhead bins in the centre of the cabin
Extensive simulation of the cabin environment, including fully animated and interactable cabin doors and airstairs, lighting controls, cabin call panels and even a functional coffee maker and circuit breakers
Ground service electrical bus simulation
Independent lighting controls for galleys, ceiling, side wall, toilet and worktop, including bright/dim controls
AUTO CABIN CREW option on the EFB that, when enabled, simulates the cabin crew performing their duties during the flight, including responding to cabin call chime, playing cabin music during passenger boarding and after landing, and performing passenger announcements
Fully simulated music player with play, pause, skip, shuffle, repeat and volume functions
Potable water that depletes throughout the flight and varies depending on coffee maker usage
Pneumatic system
Realistic bleed air demand from engines and APU, and pneumatic supply to air-conditioning and ice protection systems
Power plant
Fully custom-coded FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control)
N1, N2, EGT, oil pressures and temperatures will all differ subtly between engines
Fully simulated Primary Engine Display (PED), including engine indications, fuel flow and fuel quantity in KGS and LBS, overspeed/overtemperature warnings and manual override controls for N1 % RPM bugs
Accurately simulated Thrust Rating Panel (TRP) with TOGA (MAXimum or REDUced), MCT (Maximum Continuous Thrust) and CLB (MAXimum or NORMal) modes. Takes account of engine bleed air requirements, e.g. for air conditioning and ice protection systems.
Realistic engine start procedures with external, APU or cross-start sources, including accurate EGT behaviour
Take-off and landing speed card which automatically displays reference speeds depending on current aircraft weight
Sounds
MSFS-native (Wwise) sound package taking full advantage of MSFS’ capabilities
Studio quality Lycoming ALF-507 engine noise recorded from the real aircraft
Over 450 flight deck sound effects recorded from the real aircraft
Detailed equipment audio such as the avionics fans, APU, brake fans, electrical circuits, hydraulic equipment and many more
Distinctive flap retraction/extension airflow ‘howling’ sound
Detailed physics-based effects on engine and wind noise
Accurately positioned 3D sound sources (best enjoyed in VR!)
Custom crash and scraping effects
Cabin audio for chimes, airstairs and doors, and even a functional coffee maker that brews coffee!
Fully functional music player with seven music tracks as standard and the ability to import custom music tracks
OTHER FEATURES
Extemsive Operations Manual with flight tutorial, systems guide, procedures, limitations and handling notes
EFB manual with detailed information on all EFB features
GNLU-910A FMS Operations Manual with dedicated tutorial flight
Multiple interior and exterior camera presets, including wing views
PSD Paint Kit available so you can create your own livery and cabin textures
MSFS interactive checklist support (manual and Automatic/Co-pilot modes)
Interactive paper charts and checklists in the cabin, with options to import custom documents
EFB option to toggle the units of measurement used throughout the cockpit between KGS and LBS
Support for numerous control assignments for compatibility with controllers and hardware
GSX compatible; aircraft profiles included for each RJ variant
Update Offer
If you previously purchased JUSTFLIGHT - 146 PROFESSIONAL MSFS at simMarket, you are entitled to the special upgrade price of EUR 43.31 only. NOTE: The special upgrade price will be awarded automatically, therefore you must be logged into your same account used to purchase the previous version! If in doubt contact simMarket support first! NO REFUNDS GIVEN!