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, allowing general aviation pilots to fly without a traditional FAA medical certificate if they meet specific requirements.
- To qualify for BasicMed, pilots must complete a comprehensive medical examination checklist with a state-licensed physician every four years and a free online medical education course every two years.
- BasicMed permits non-commercial VFR/IFR flights in eligible aircraft (up to six seats, below 18,000 feet and 250 knots), significantly reducing the burden and cost of medical certification and aiming to bring lapsed pilots back to flying.
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