5milesbaby
From January next year, the following applies in European RVSM airspace, regardless of the flight category. It comes direct from Eurocontrol. So
Background Noise is correct.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">As a civil aircraft operator, operating in EUR RVSM airspace, it is not possible to obtain an exemption from the RVSM approval requirement. Non-approved flights intending to cross the EUR RVSM area will be required to flight plan below (or above) RVSM airspace. Climbing and descending through EUR RVSM airspace without being RVSM approved is also not possible, although for aircraft requiring to climb or descend to/from above NAT MNPS/RVSM airspace there will be special procedures in place. </font>
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10 West
UK ATC'er
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[This message has been edited by 10W (edited 30 April 2001).]