When flying IFR you must follow DRVSM (Domestic Reduced Vertical Separation Minima) throughout the continental United States and Alaska, as well as the Oakland, Miami and New York Oceanic airspaces.
RVSM reduces the vertical separation between aircraft to 1000 feet in opposite directions from FL290 to FL410 (inclusive). The definition of "westbound" and "eastbound" flight remains unchanged. The only change is in the altitude structure:
- Odd Flight Levels: Magnetic Course 0 to 179 Degrees
- Even Flight Levels: Magnetic Course 180 to 359 Degrees
Here is a simple chart that you can download and print:
http://sunairexpress.com/images/IFR_Red ... nimums.pdf
What Flight Level Should I Use?
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What Flight Level Should I Use?
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