The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has passed the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, legislation that would make it possible for most private pilots to continue flying without ever again having to obtain a medical certificate.
Third-Class Medical Bill Passes Senate Committee
Key Takeaways:
- The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation passed the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2, aiming to largely eliminate the need for most private pilots to obtain a third-class medical certificate.
- This reform would allow pilots to fly aircraft weighing under 6,000 pounds, with up to five passenger seats, and below altitudes of 18,000 feet and speeds of 250 knots without recurring FAA medical exams.
- While new student pilots, those with long-expired medicals, or special issuance medicals would need a one-time medical or AME exam, all pilots would still be required to visit a personal doctor for a checklist exam (logged by the pilot, not seen by FAA) and take a biennial online aeromedical training course.
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