Hi tech question:
There is disagreement on the requirements of rate of descent and rate of climb in RVSM airspace.
There are two interpretations of the rule and I would be grateful if someone could give the correct answer.
1. Any climb or descent within RVSM airspace , from climbing into or descending out of , or changing level should be limited to 1000 fpm
2. climbing into or out of RVSM airspace is free rate of climb / descent but changing level within RVSM is limited to 1000 fpm.
I have read our company paperwork and the Racal extracts and it seems you could argue that both are correct..
Help please
