{"id":4668,"date":"2021-10-05T22:24:56","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T14:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/?p=4668"},"modified":"2021-10-06T18:49:48","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T10:49:48","slug":"basicmed-a-us-system-for-certifying-pilots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/basicmed-a-us-system-for-certifying-pilots\/","title":{"rendered":"BasicMed &#8211; A US System for Certifying Pilots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BasicMedUSA.jpg\" alt=\"BasicMed is a US system that allows pilots to be certified to fly without the FAA medical certificate.\" class=\"wp-image-4671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BasicMedUSA.jpg 500w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BasicMedUSA-300x140.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On July 15, 2016, Congress passed legislation to extend the&nbsp;FAA&#8217;s funding. This legislation,&nbsp;<em><abbr>FAA<\/abbr>&nbsp;Extension, Safety, Security Act of 2016<\/em>(FESSA) includes relief from holding an&nbsp;FAA&nbsp;medical certificate for certain pilots. This relief is called BasicMed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BasicMed offers pilots an alternative to the FAA\u2019s medical qualification process for third class medical certificates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Under BasicMed, a pilot will:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Be required to complete a medical education course every two years, <\/li><li>Undergo a medical examination every four years, and <\/li><li>Comply with aircraft and operating restrictions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Those of us using BasicMed have a special obligation to take medical self-certification very seriously and show the world \u2014 including the many doubters \u2014 that we can measure up to the highest expectations.<\/strong><\/p><cite>JOHN DUNCAN<br>DIRECTOR, FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE (USA)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When can I fly under BasicMed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you meet the BasicMed requirements, you can operate under BasicMed (without an&nbsp;FAA&nbsp;medical certificate) right now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do I need to do to fly under BasicMed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Comply with the general BasicMed requirements (possess a U.S. driver&#8217;s license, have held a medical after July 14, 2006).<\/li><li>Get a physical exam with a state-licensed physician, using the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist<\/li><li>Complete a BasicMed medical education course;<\/li><li>Go fly!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Any aircraft authorized under federal law to carry not more than 6 occupants<\/li><li>Has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of not more than 6,000 pounds<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operating Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Carries not more than five passengers<\/li><li>Operates under&nbsp;VFR&nbsp;or&nbsp;IFR, within the United States, at less than 18,000 feet&nbsp;MSL, not exceeding 250 knots.<\/li><li>Flight not operated for compensation or hire<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Conditions Requiring One Special Issuance Before Operating under BasicMed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A mental health disorder, limited to an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of\u2014<ul><li>A personality disorder that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested itself by overt acts;<\/li><li>A psychosis, defined as a case in which an individual \u2014<ul><li>Has manifested delusions, hallucinations, grossly bizarre or disorganized behavior, or other commonly accepted symptoms of psychosis; or<\/li><li>May reasonably be expected to manifest delusions, hallucinations, grossly bizarre or disorganized behavior, or other commonly accepted symptoms of psychosis;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>A bipolar disorder; or<\/li><li>A substance dependence within the previous 2 years, as defined in \u00a767.307(a)(4) of 14 Code of Federal Regulations<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>A neurological disorder, limited to an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of any of the following:<ul><li>Epilepsy;<\/li><li>Disturbance of consciousness without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause; or<\/li><li>A transient loss of control of nervous system functions without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>A cardiovascular condition, limited to a one-time special issuance for each diagnosis of the following:<ul><li>Myocardial infarction;<\/li><li>Coronary heart disease that has required treatment;<\/li><li>Cardiac valve replacement; or<\/li><li>Heart replacement.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"767\" data-src=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BasicMedInfographic.jpg\" alt=\"BasicMed certification explained.\" class=\"wp-image-4672 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BasicMedInfographic.jpg 500w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BasicMedInfographic-196x300.jpg 196w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/767;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BasicMedInfographic.jpg\" alt=\"BasicMed certification explained.\" class=\"wp-image-4672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BasicMedInfographic.jpg 500w, https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BasicMedInfographic-196x300.jpg 196w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health &amp; Fitness of Pilots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/licenses_certificates\/medical_certification\/hop\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Just for the Health of Pilots<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/safety\/pilotsafetybrochures\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Aeromedical Safety Brochures<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"basicMed\">BasicMed Online Medical Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/exit\/?pageName=AOPA+Medical+Self-Assessment+Online+Course&amp;pgLnk=https%3A%2F%2Fbasicmedicalcourse.aopa.org%2F\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><abbr>AOPA<\/abbr>&nbsp;Medical Self-Assessment Online Course<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/exit\/?pageName=Mayo+Clinic+BasicMed+Online+Training+Course&amp;pgLnk=https%3A%2F%2Fbasicmed.mayo.edu%2F\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Mayo Clinic BasicMed Online Training Course<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Still have questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/licenses_certificates\/airmen_certification\/basic_med\/media\/basicmed_faq.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Check the BasicMed Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>&nbsp;<small>(<abbr>PDF<\/abbr>)<\/small><\/li><li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/regulations_policies\/advisory_circulars\/index.cfm\/go\/document.information\/documentID\/1031168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><abbr>AC<\/abbr>&nbsp;68-1A \u2013 BasicMed<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/news\/safety_briefing\/2017\/media\/JulAug2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">July\/August 2017&nbsp;<abbr>FAA<\/abbr>&nbsp;Safety Briefing: The BasicMed Issue<\/a>&nbsp;<small>(<abbr>PDF<\/abbr>)<\/small><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/countryairstrips.com.au\/flying-to-be-more-accessible-with-new-medical-standard\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Read about the New Zealand &#8216;Driver&#8217;s License Pilot Certification<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On July 15, 2016, Congress passed legislation to extend the&nbsp;FAA&#8217;s funding. This legislation,&nbsp;FAA&nbsp;Extension, Safety, Security Act of 2016(FESSA) includes relief from holding an&nbsp;FAA&nbsp;medical certificate for certain pilots. This relief is called BasicMed. BasicMed offers pilots an alternative to the FAA\u2019s medical qualification process for third class medical certificates. 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