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Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM) Training Course
Price: $99.95






The Gleim RVSM Training Course is designed to help you become an expert on operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums airspace (above FL 290). The course addresses the FAA requirements for RVSM pilot training while also providing practical examples and advice on safe operating practices. The course content is divided into short, easy-to-complete study units that will make the most of your training time. Operations in RVSM airspace are a must for high-speed, high-performance aircraft. Use this Gleim course to meet the FAA training requirements while also enhancing your knowledge and safety mindset.

  • Complete the course in little more than three hours
  • Fourteen specific study units explain all RVSM guidance and procedures
  • Quick-reference study outlines help cement your knowledge of the course content
  • Twelve months of course access

Key Facts About the Gleim RVSM Training Course

  • Structured, interactive, self-study review and certificate program delivered online via the Internet
    You can complete this course at your own pace anytime during the one-year period you have access to it. The course uses the Gleim proven Knowledge Transfer System methods to help you learn, understand, and remember the information presented.
  • Takes about 3 hours to complete
    Each of the 14 study units should take about 15 minutes to complete.
  • Challenges you, but provides you with the knowledge to pass
    Our intuitively appealing outline material gives you all the information you need in a well-organized format, so you can focus your study on the areas you need to review the most. You can then confidently pass each study unit's multiple-choice quiz with ease.
  • Inexpensive and user friendly
    Because this course is delivered via the Internet, you save a considerable amount of money when compared to similar products offered by other providers. For those who are less familiar with computers, we have a trained, friendly support staff you can contact for help. Email us at support@gleim.com or call us at (800) 874-5346 for assistance.


The Gleim RVSM Training Course is an effective, easy-to-use, and intuitively appealing way to learn and a great way to refresh and expand your knowledge on RVSM operations. Begin now by trying Study Unit 1 for FREE.

Course Elements

Each study unit contains an outlined reference guide, as explained below.
  • Multiple pages of outlined study material
  • Instructions for essential operations/procedures
  • Tips and advice for efficient and safe flights
Each study unit concludes with a multiple choice quiz, as explained below.
  • The number of questions you see on the exam reflects the complexity and importance of the material covered in the study unit outline.
  • After you grade your quiz, you will receive a grade for the study unit and have a chance to review your missed questions.
To complete a study unit, you must:
  • Access, review, and/or print the study unit outline.
    The course outline contains all of the material referenced by the study unit quiz. When you understand the concepts taught in the outline, you will be ready to excel on the quiz. The outlines can also serve as a quick reference later in the course and in your practical flying experience.
  • Complete the study unit quiz.
    Answer each question presented as best you can. After you grade the quiz, be sure to review your missed questions so you can determine why you missed them and learn from your experience.


Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I take the study units in any order?
    Yes, but once you start a study unit, you have to complete that study unit before continuing. Because the content in the course builds from one study unit to the next, we strongly recommend that pilots who are new to RVSM move through the study units in numerical order.
  • Can I review study units after I have completed them?
    Yes. You can review the outline material as many times as you like. You may also retake the study unit quizzes as often as you like to build your knowledge of RVSM procedures.
  • What happens if I have computer problems and am unable to complete the course?
    The computer requirements for taking this course are minimal so it can be done at just about any computer with Internet access. If anything goes wrong, you can email us at support@gleim.com or call (800) 874-5346 for help.
  • What requirements do I need to satisfy in order to pass the course?
    Each of the 14 study units ends with a quiz you must complete. After all 14 study units have been completed, you will be able to print a completion certificate, and then you're finished with the course.
  • What if I have a question or need to speak to someone?
    We're available at support@gleim.com or (800) 874-5346. You can give us feedback about your experience with the course or ask questions. We want you to enjoy the course and be completely confident when it comes to operating in RVSM airspace.


Duration

Access to the Gleim RVSM Training Course will expire 12 months from the date of purchase. If you need access to the course after the expiration date, you may purchase a 12-month extension at half of the current purchase price.

Refund

A full refund is available if you have accessed no more than two study units within 30 days of purchase. Make sure that your computer meets our minimum system requirements.

Gleim RVSM Training Course Study Units

  1. RVSM Overview
  2. Aspects of Flight in RVSM Airspace
  3. RVSM Regulations and Sources of Information
  4. Aircraft Monitoring
  5. Registration on RVSM Approvals Databases
  6. Flight Planning
  7. Preflight Procedures
  8. In-Flight Procedures Prior to RVSM Airspace Entry
  9. In-Flight Procedures
  10. Contingency Situations and Procedures in Domestic RVSM Airspace
  11. Oceanic Procedures
  12. Pilot-Controller Phraseology
  13. Post-Flight Procedures
  14. Altitude-Keeping Errors


Getting started with RVSM

Make sure that your computer meets our minimum system requirements, then click the "Create Account" button below to get started with the Gleim RVSM Training Course by trying Study Unit One for FREE.



How to Get Wings Credit for This Course

Gleim uploads Wings course completion credit every week for current course users. If you have completed this course but have not received Wings credit, follow the instructions below to ensure you are credited for your work.
  1. Go to http://www.faasafety.gov.
  2. Log in with your FAASafety email address and password.
    • If you have not created an account with FAASafety, you will need to do that first.
  3. Under the "Activities, Courses, & Seminars" tab at the top of the page, click "Activities."
  4. Type "Gleim" into the "Keywords" box and click "Search."
  5. Find the appropriate course title in the resulting list and click on the title of that course.
  6. Click the "Request Credit" button.
  7. Enter the date on your completion/graduation certificate into the "Date Completed" box.
  8. In the "Select Validator" section, click the "Email" tab.
  9. Type "wings@gleim.com" into the field and click the "Select" button.
  10. Click "Submit for Validation."
An email notification will be sent to Gleim. We will review your course records and either validate your credit or reply explaining why we are unable to do so (for example, the course completion date is incorrect). Either way, you will receive an email reply from FAASafety once our action has been submitted. If you have any questions or difficulties with this process, please email wings@gleim.com.


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FAA Training Requirements

What is RVSM?
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM) is an international program that reduces altitude separation from 2,000 feet to 1,000 feet between flight levels 290 and 410. This program effectively doubles the amount of traffic that can be supported in a given column of airspace while also offering fuel and time savings.

What is Required to Operate in RVSM Airspace?
Appendix G of 14 CFR Part 91 explains the RVSM program as well as certification requirements. Additionally, FAA Notice 8700.36 explains the RVSM approval process in great detail. To operate in RVSM airspace, both the aircraft and the pilot(s) must be approved to do so. Aircraft approval requirements and pilot training requirements are spelled out in both of the FAA references listed previously.

What FAA pilot training requirements exist for RVSM operations?
Before flying in RVSM airspace, a pilot must demonstrate acceptable RVSM operating knowledge to an FAA inspector. Specifically, pilots must demonstrate adequate knowledge of RVSM requirements, policies, and procedures. The certificate you receive upon completion of this course is one method of meeting that requirement. Additionally, pilots operating under Part 91K, Part 121, and Part 135 are required to complete recurrent RVSM training every 12 calendar months.




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