The day the general aviation community has been waiting for is nearly upon us as the FAA has cleared pilots to prepare to fly under new BasicMed rules without holding an FAA medical certificate – as long as they meet certain requirements.
BasicMed Begins with Launch of AOPA Online Aeromedical Course
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has implemented new BasicMed rules, effective May 1, allowing pilots to fly without a traditional FAA medical certificate by fulfilling alternative requirements.
- To qualify, pilots must complete an examination checklist with a state-licensed physician every four years and a free online medical education course every two years, retaining both documents.
- BasicMed permits flying day or night, VFR or IFR, in specific general aviation aircraft (up to six seats, below 18,000 feet, under 250 knots) for non-commercial use, streamlining the medical process for many pilots.
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