Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM)

The increase in fuel costs and the need for more efficient use of available airspace, resulted in the establishment of a Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) from 2000ft, which was applied above FL290, to the 1000ft VSM already in use below FL290. In order to safely reduce separation between aircraft above 29 000 feet, it was necessary to establish a Minimum Aircraft System Performance Specification (MASPS) for aircraft altimetry and related height keeping equipment to improve height keeping accuracy. A feasibility and cost effectiveness study led to the eventual widespread adoption of reducing vertical separation between aircraft throughout global airspace.

To prepare the student for competent and effective operations within a Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM)operating environment

• Background and purpose
• Approval requirements for aircraft and crew
• Pre and Post Flight procedures
• Flight Planning
• RVSM flight procedures, prior to RVSM entry
• RVSM In-Flight procedures
• Contingency Procedures