The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has passed the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, legislation that would make it possible for most private pilots to continue flying without ever again having to obtain a medical certificate.
Third-Class Medical Bill Passes Senate Committee
Key Takeaways:
- The Senate Committee passed the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2, which aims to exempt most private pilots from ever needing to obtain a third-class FAA medical certificate again.
- This medical reform applies to flights in aircraft weighing no more than 6,000 pounds, with up to five passenger seats, and flown below 18,000 feet and 250 knots.
- Instead of FAA medical exams, pilots would be required to visit their personal physician with a specific checklist, medically self-assess their fitness to fly, and complete a free online aeromedical training course every two years.
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