Proposed RVSM rule

I was reading the domestic RVSM proposed rule and was wondering how us glider pilots are to be exempt from the proposed rule when flying at or above 29,000 feet.

I know it's typically only in a wave window - is there a document such as a Letter of Authorization, or exemption or deviation that someone (like the SSA) holds that provides relief from the current Part 91 requirements for those wave windows currently established?

Will that or those exemptions/deviations/LOA or whatever authorizes the various wave windows around the country need to be revised to reflect the proposed rule? (specifically 91.180 - if it becomes rule, of course)

Personally, it won't be a problem for me here in CT, but maybe an issue for folks in NV, CO and those other places that like flying way up high. Rule won't go into force until 2004, maybe, but the comment period ends August 8th.

Hi Judy,

Thanks for the info, I never really knew how the LOA's for the wave windows worked, I suppose they'll eventually have to add 91.180 to the deviations.

I agree that paragraph (b) is important, without deviation authority in the rule, it's a tough row to hoe!

Thanks for posting the link, I get the NPRMs a different way so I could not easily get a link for anyone interested.

Rgds,