BasicMed
BasicMed is an alternative method to medically certifying pilots without the traditional medical certification process of 14 CFR 67.
Requirements
- Hold a valid US driver's license
- Hold or have held an FAA medical certificate at some point since July 14th, 2006
- Answer the health questions on the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC)
- Get a physical examination by any State-licensed physician, who will complete
the CMEC
- This needs to be done every 48 months (4 years)
- Take the BaseMed online medical education course
- This needs to be done every 12 months (1 year)
Privileges and Limitations
- Fly an airplane with no more than 5 passengers
- Fly an airplane authorized to carry no more than 6 passengers
- Fly an airplane with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of < 6,000 lbs.
- Flights within the U.S., at less than 250 KIAS, and less than 18,000' MSL
- Cannot for compensation or hire
- Cannot exercise the privileges of a commercial or ATP pilot certificate (which requires a 1st or 2nd class medical)