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 for-hire hot air balloon pilots to hold a second-class medical certificate, aligning their medical requirements with those of other commercial aircraft pilots.
- This change aims to enhance passenger safety by eliminating current exemptions, following recommendations from the NTSB and a congressional directive.
- The proposed rule is expected to impact an estimated 356 operators and nearly 5,000 commercial balloon pilots, and will open for a 60-day public comment period soon.
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