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.
Efforts to deregulate FAA medical certificates for non-commercial general aviation operations (under 6000 lbs), mirroring sport pilot rules, are progressing slowly through various channels.
Both an FAA petition for rulemaking and legislative attempts in Congress (like the Pilot's Bill of Rights II in the Senate) have encountered significant delays and political obstacles.
Amid rising industry frustration over stalled progress, general aviation advocates are urged to contact their elected officials to push for these medical certificate reforms.
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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