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 FAA rule (effective May 1, 2017) offering Part 91 pilots an alternative to the traditional medical certificate, provided they held one within the past 10 years.
- Eligible pilots must possess a valid driver's license, complete an approved medical education course every 24 months, and undergo a physical examination with a state-licensed physician every four years.
- The rule comes with operational limitations, restricting flights to aircraft carrying no more than six people and weighing up to 6,000 pounds, below 18,000 feet and 250 kias, and does not apply to flying for compensation or hire.
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