Following the announcement of vRAAS earlier this week, developer Land3 has now released the product via Contrail. This is a universal RAAS system for all Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 aircraft and eventually Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
For those who may not know, RAAS stands for Runway Awareness and Advisory System and gives pilots more situational awareness when operating aircraft on or near runways. It will be able to advise when on the runway (with audio and visual alerts) and when you’re flying an unstable approach.
vRAAS includes all the standard functionality you would expect from an RAAS system. This includes visual displays on the PFD/ND for many aircraft, distinct sounds for advisory and caution alerts, and dynamic ‘TOO FAST’ alerts depending on your target speed. All in all, the product aims to ensure you operate the aircraft safely.
There is a full compatibility list, but the vast majority of popular planes (and all default) are supported. There are some footnotes for a very small handful of aircraft add-ons, but your favourite plane is likely fully supported.
You can get your copy from Contrail for £11.96 (excluding taxes).
Features
- RAAS display on PFD/ND for many aircraft
- Automatic, aircraft-specific configurations
- Full automation, no interaction required
- Detects runway-specific approach angles, avoiding “TOO HIGH” alerts (e.g. London City)
- Real-time altimeter calls based on flight area transition altitude
- Distinct sound levels for advisory vs. caution alerts
- Integrated with in-cockpit switches for enhanced control
- Dynamic TOO FAST alerts based on target speed
