BASICMED BEGINS
June 20, 2017
Effective May 1, general aviation pilots can now fly under BasicMed without holding a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certificate. BasicMed is an alternative to the FAA’s medical qualification process for third class medical certificates. General aviation pilots can now choose to use BasicMed or continue to use their existing FAA medical certificates. A pilot who chooses BasicMed will be required to complete a medical education course every two years and undergo a medical examination every four years. Pilots will also have to comply with other aircraft and operating restrictions.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).
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