For-hire hot air balloon pilots could soon need to hold the same medical certificate as a commercial pilot to do their job.
FAA Proposes New Hot Air Balloon Pilot Rule
For-hire hot air balloon pilots could soon need to hold the same medical certificate as a commercial pilot to do their job.
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has proposed a new rule requiring commercial hot air balloon pilots to hold a second-class medical certificate.
- This change would end current exemptions, aiming to align balloon pilots' medical standards with those of other commercial aircraft pilots to enhance safety.
- The proposal follows recommendations from the NTSB and a congressional directive, intending to reduce accident risks caused by pilot medical impairment.
- The rule is expected to impact hundreds of operators and thousands of pilots, and will initiate a 60-day public comment period upon publication.
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