If youve been paying attention to the GA industrys efforts to deregulate the FAA medical certificate, you may know theyre proceeding along multiple paths. Progress is being made, but its slow and often not easily identified. Such is the nature of political thrust and drag.As you may recall, eliminating the need for an FAA medical certificate has been proposed for non-commercial operations of airplanes weighing 6000 pounds or less. Its based in part on the success of the sport pilot certificate and the 10-plus years of experience weve had with pilots using a state-issued drivers license to demonstrate their medical fitness.
The general aviation industry is actively pursuing deregulation of FAA medical certificates for non-commercial operations of aircraft under 6000 lbs, drawing inspiration from the success of the sport pilot certificate.
Progress is slow, with a rulemaking petition stalled at the FAA and Senate efforts, such as the Pilot's Bill of Rights II, failing to pass due to being tied to larger political issues.
The article urges GA pilots to contact their federal elected officials during the August recess to advocate for medical deregulation, highlighting it as a critical opportunity.
If you’ve been paying attention to the GA industry’s efforts to deregulate the FAA medical certificate, you may know they’re proceeding along multiple paths. Progress is being made, but it’s slow and often not easily identified. Such is the nature of political thrust and drag.
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