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Introducing roaas inside the phenom 300e

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The human brain is beautifully complex. It can perform calculations in a matter of seconds. It can recall something you learned decades ago.

It can switch between tasks rapidly—to the point that you feel as though you’re carrying out multiple tasks simultaneously; however, multitasking, the art of doing multiple things at once, is nearly impossible to achieve.

As we encounter high stress situations, we are generally required to process immense amounts of information all at once while performing the best of our abilities. It’s likely that details will be overlooked or missed altogether though.

However, when it comes to piloting a business jet, paying close attention to those details allows us to act quickly and safely. But what if you had a “virtual assistant” who could keep track of these important metrics, allowing you to focus on the task at hand? And we don’t mean your favorite virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa.

Introducing ROAAS

Our engineers at Embraer had this “virtual assistant” in mind when they created ROAAS, the Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System, available on the all-new Phenom 300E.

Imagine you are the sole pilot of a Phenom 300E preparing for the most taxing part of the flight, the landing. As you approach, ROAAS acts as your extra crew member, engaging with various aircraft systems, calculating the total aircraft energy, and monitoring environmental conditions to build a clear picture of the anticipated landing conditions.

In the event it foresees a potential risk of overrun, ROAAS provides clear instructions or warnings to ensure this condition is avoided, allowing the pilot to remain focused on the task at hand.

First Business Jet to Offer this Feature

Yes, it’s true! The Phenom 300E is the first business jet in the industry to offer this feature. As part of our commitment to lead the way in innovative aircraft technology, Embraer developed this tool to improve the safety and flying experience. To simply sum up its performance features, the Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System is your virtual pilot, providing additional surveillance, enhanced situational awareness and peace of mind during the most crucial stage of flight.

Additionally, the Phenom 300E is the fastest and longest-ranged single-pilot business jet now capable of speeds up to Mach 0.80. With 2,010 nm, this jet makes it possible to carry up to five occupants nonstop from Los Angeles to Orlando, or Miami to Telluride.