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Old January 26th 05, 05:36 AM
Scott Skylane
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Bob Noel wrote:
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non-RVSM aircraft can indeed fly above FL280, but will require special
handling (e.g., traffic permitting).


Bob,

That is what we thought, but there is more to it than that. This is from :
FAA Notice GEN04009 (Operational Policy/Procedures For RVSM In the
Domestic US, Alaska , Offshore Airspace and the San Juan FIR ( 24 Nov 04 )

http://www.faa.gov/ats/ato/150_docs/...N04009-120.doc




"2. Categories of Non-RVSM Aircraft That May Be Accommodated

* (a) Subject to FAA approval and clearance, the following categories
of Non-RVSM aircraft may operate in Domestic U.S. RVSM airspace provided
that they have an operational transponder:

• Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft

• Flights conducted for aircraft certification and development purposes

• Active Air Ambulance flights utilizing a “Lifeguard” call sign

• Aircraft climbing/descending through RVSM flight levels (without
intermediate level off) to/from FL’s above RVSM airspace (Policies for
these flights are detailed in paragraph k below)

• Foreign State (government) aircraft"

i.e. if you don't fit in the above categories, you *can not* operate
above FL280.

We've been slogging along at 280 all week...

Happy Flying!
Scott Skylane