RVSM Awareness

Training type

Reduced Vertical Separation Minima Awareness - interactive presentation + exam. Programme aligned with ICAO Annex 6, EASA AMC 20-24 and the RVSM approval requirements of Regulation (EU) 965/2012 (SPA.RVSM) under Regulation (EU) 2018/1139.

About the course

RVSM reduces the vertical gap between aircraft at high level from two thousand feet to one thousand feet, between flight level 290 and flight level 410 inclusive.

The course covers altimetry, approval and equipment, operating procedures, height-keeping monitoring and contingency and oceanic procedures.

Course contents (syllabus)

1. 1Introduction to RVSM
2. 2Altimetry Fundamentals
3. 3The Airspace and Separation
4. 4Approval and Equipment
5. 5Operating Procedures
6. 6Monitoring and Height-keeping Errors
7. 7Contingencies and Oceanic Operations

Objectives

• Define RVSM, the airspace band and the reduced-separation challenge
• Explain altimetry, the standard pressure setting and why small errors matter
• Describe the airworthiness and operational approvals and required equipment
• Apply RVSM flight planning, level keeping, cross-checks and phraseology
• Break down the total vertical error and apply contingency procedures

Who should attend

Personnel and roles for whom this training is intended.