Readback: January 2018

I agree with your November Remarks that we should not give up on a drivers license medical, and you agree that for many of us, especially those with special issuances, BasicMed is a real improvement.My biggest bellyache is the safety pilot issue. AOPAs lobbyist, with whom Ive discussed it, says that even the FAA realizes how silly it is to say you need a third class medical to be second in command, but not to be PIC. Its possible the FAA will decide they can loosen that rule and still be within the law.

Editorial Staff

Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The article highlights dissatisfaction with the BasicMed rule requiring a Third Class medical for safety pilots but not for the PIC, advocating for a "driver's license medical" or fewer limitations on BasicMed.
Pilots discuss best practices for avionics use, emphasizing the importance of qualified instruction for autopilots and offering advanced techniques for loading multiple approaches with dual navigators.
Clarification is provided on air traffic control procedures, specifically that assigned turns after takeoff should commence at 400 feet above the airport unless specific altitude restrictions are given.

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BasicMed: No Safety Pilot

I agree with your November Remarks that we should not give up on a “driver’s license medical,” and you agree that for many of us, especially those with special issuances, BasicMed is a real improvement.

My biggest bellyache is the safety pilot issue. AOPA’s lobbyist, with whom I’ve discussed it, says that even the FAA realizes how silly it is to say you need a third class medical to be second in command, but not to be PIC. It’s possible the FAA will decide they can loosen that rule and still be within the law.