Bob Noel wrote:

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Scott Skylane wrote:


See my previous post on this subject. The waivers are available to only
a select few, specialized operators. The vast majority of us do not
qualify, and thus are not even allowed to *ask* for clearance.


what is stopping anyone from asking for a clearance into RVSM flight levels?


Bob,

Nothing, of course, is preventing anyone from asking for a clearance
into RVSM. FAR 91.180 prevents anyone from *accepting* such a
clearance, unless they comply with RVSM standards, or the
*administrator* grants an exemption. And, the administrator has stated
that they will only grant exemptions in a few, very specialized
circumstances. Even if ATC were to clear a non-RVSM aircraft into RVSM
airspace, it would not be legal to operate there, unless you qualify for
that narrow list of exceptions.

Happy Flying!
Scott Skylane