How to fly with BasicMed
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Hold a valid FAA 3rd Class Medical or Special Issuance 3rd Class Medical.
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Print the BasicMed Exam from above.
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Schedule the BasicMed exam with your family doctor. Take the BasicMed exam form to your doctor and have him/her complete it.
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Taken the online Medical Self-Assessment Course and fill out required information at the end.
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Print out the completion certificate and keep it along with the exam form.
When can I fly under BasicMed?
If you meet the BasicMed requirements, you can operate under BasicMed (without an FAA medical certificate) right now!
What do I need to do to fly under BasicMed?
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Comply with the general BasicMed requirements (possess a U.S. driver's license, have held a medical after July 14, 2006).
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Get a physical exam with a state-licensed physician, using the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist
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Complete a BasicMed medical education course;
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Go fly!
Aircraft Requirements
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Any aircraft authorized under federal law to carry not more than 6 occupants
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Has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of not more than 6,000 pounds
Operating Requirements
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Carries not more than five passengers
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Operates under VFR or IFR, within the United States, at less than 18,000 feet MSL, not exceeding 250 knots.
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Flight not operated for compensation or hire
Medical Conditions Requiring One Special Issuance Before Operating under BasicMed
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A mental health disorder limited to an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of—
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A personality disorder that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested itself by overt acts;
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A psychosis, defined as a case in which an individual —
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Has manifested delusions, hallucinations, grossly bizarre or disorganized behavior, or other commonly accepted symptoms of psychosis; or
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May reasonably be expected to manifest delusions, hallucinations, grossly bizarre or disorganized behavior, or other commonly accepted symptoms of psychosis;
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A bipolar disorder; or
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A substance dependence within the previous 2 years, as defined in §67.307(a)(4) of 14 Code of Federal Regulations
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A neurological disorder, limited to an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of any of the following:
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Epilepsy;
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Disturbance of consciousness without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause; or
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A transient loss of control of nervous system functions without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause.
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A cardiovascular condition, limited to a one-time special issuance for each diagnosis of the following:
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Myocardial infarction;
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Coronary heart disease that has required treatment;
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Cardiac valve replacement; or
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Heart replacement.
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More Questions? Please refer to the FAA's BasicMed FAQs above.