pilotyip
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Autopilot
Flight above FL 280 must be with an engaged functioning Autopilot. The Autopilot must be engaged for level using either an altitude pre-select or manual pitch inputs to the engaged Autopilot. Autopilot must maintain 65' of engaged altitude while in RVSM airspace. If the Autopilot fails, you must notify ATC and tell them you are not RVSM compliant. The rule reads you may momentarily turn off the Autopilot to trim the airplane. They may ask you to leave RVSM airspace. I understand the FAA will be keeping a national wide database on operators having problems in RVSM airspace and may elect deny RVSM access to repeat problem aircraft.
Flight above FL 280 must be with an engaged functioning Autopilot. The Autopilot must be engaged for level using either an altitude pre-select or manual pitch inputs to the engaged Autopilot. Autopilot must maintain 65' of engaged altitude while in RVSM airspace. If the Autopilot fails, you must notify ATC and tell them you are not RVSM compliant. The rule reads you may momentarily turn off the Autopilot to trim the airplane. They may ask you to leave RVSM airspace. I understand the FAA will be keeping a national wide database on operators having problems in RVSM airspace and may elect deny RVSM access to repeat problem aircraft.
