RVSM

reduced vertical separation minimum. it allows more aircrafts to fly in the highways above us. of course, only with auto-pilot on because the higher we are, the higher degree of accuracy is required.


without the auto-pilot on, hand flying an aircraft to maintain level, let's say to our assigned height of 30,000ft (or more professionally, above 13,000ft onwards, we refer it as flight level 300 /FL300) is not easy. additionally with bigger jets, its not instant reaction everytime you make adjustments. it takes time.


plus, flying so high up in the sky, making these adjustments can be very dangerous. with a mere 150ft tolerance (though it may sound a lot, but really it isn't) to attain the assigned altitude, auto-pilot is the way to go. breaching safety codes, ample reports which could jeopardize your career and licence would come your way unavoidably. thank God for auto-pilot!

'

'

with RVSM certification for both the aircraft and crew on board, it allows airliners to fly in densed traffic areas, fitting in more aircrafts in one airway. at higher flight levels where 2,000ft separation was previously needed, can now be reduced to a separation of 1,000ft. so with less separation, more aircrafts can fly up in the sky. although you can't see it from the ground, but it really is busy up there. like kuih lapis. and now, i'm RVSM certified too. give me the pleasure of making you into kuih lapis? :)

him: why you look so sad miss s?

.

her: i'm not feeling well... i feel like throwing up.

.

me: are you pregnant, miss s?

.

her: yea right -.-''

.

him: you should see a doctor. i'm a self qualified doctor!

.

.

note to self: drink more water.