Pilots operating under Part 91 who have held an FAA medical certificate within the past 10 years will soon have an alternative, voluntary means to certify they are healthy enough to fly, the agency announced today.
FAA Adopts Third-Class Medical Reform Rule
Key Takeaways:
- BasicMed is a new voluntary rule offering eligible Part 91 pilots an alternative to traditional FAA medical certificates, aiming to simplify regulations and keep general aviation affordable.
- Eligibility requires holding an FAA medical certificate within the last 10 years, and compliance involves possessing a valid driver’s license, completing a medical education course every 24 months, and a physical exam by a state-licensed physician every four years.
- Operations under BasicMed are limited to aircraft carrying up to six people and weighing up to 6,000 pounds, flown below 18,000 feet and no faster than 250 kias, and do not apply to flying for compensation or hire (excluding flight instructors).
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