RVSM Procedures

Question 1

The normal preflight and system checks are required for a flight in RVSM airspace.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In RVSM-designated airspace, aircraft will fly at odd altitudes on a magnetic course of:

Answer 2

0 - 179 degrees

Question 3

Aircraft cannot operate in RVSM airspace without authorized certification:

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What equipment is required to operate in RVSM airspace?

Answer 4

"The 4 A's"
Altimeters 2x
Auto-pilot
Altitude reporting Transponder
Altitude-alerting device

Question 5

Once at CFL, how often should you check altimeters?

Answer 5

Every hour

Question 6

Which of the following would be recorded as an equipment discrepancy in the Aircraft Maintenance Log?

Answer 6

Both primary and standby altimeter readings, subscale setting on the altimeter, differences in altimeter readings if alternate static ports are selected. (All answers are correct)

Question 7

To mitigate the effects of wake turbulence, the pilot contacts ATC and requests which of the following

Answer 7

FL change, lateral offset, or vector. (All answers are correct)

Question 8

Which of the following must be authorized to fly in RVSM airspace?

Answer 8

Airline, aircraft, and flight crew. (All answers are correct)

Question 9

At night, aircraft separated by 1,000 feet may appear to be:

Answer 9

Closer because navigation lights are difficult to interpret.

Question 10

If unable to maintain FL in RVSM airspace, the pilot must inform ATC of the reason.

Answer 10

True