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



I wonder if an F-15 is RVSM capable?