Separation Standards - Vertical

Question 1

V1 - 500ft minimum

Answer 1

Apply 500ft between IFR and VFR (including SVFR), or between SVFR aircraft where SVFR clearance is due to visibility, under the following conditions:
a) both aircraft are 7000kg MTOW or less;
b) both aircraft are at or below 10 000 ft
c) Traffic information is provided to the IFR aircraft, unless it is impractible

Question 2

V2 - 1000ft minimum

Answer 2

Apply 1000ft to:
a) all aircraft, up to and including FL290; and
b) aircraft with RVSM approval except military formation aircraft, from FL290 to FL410 inclusive

Question 3

V3 - 2000 ft minimum

Answer 3

Apply 2000ft:
a) in known standing wave conditions or severe turbulence at all levels
b) from FL290 to FL410 inclusive whenat least one aircraft is non RVSM approved or Military formation flights

Question 4

V4

Answer 4

Apply 3000ft at all levels when one or more aircraft is operating at supersonic speeds