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Which is a requirement to operate under BasicMed?
Choices
✓ Complete a physician exam and an online medical education coursecorrect
BasicMed requires a physician exam using the checklist plus a periodic online medical course.
Hold a current first-class medical certificate
BasicMed is an alternative to holding a current medical certificate.
Never having held any medical certificate
BasicMed requires having held a valid medical certificate at some point after July 2006.
Flying aircraft heavier than 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight
BasicMed aircraft are limited to a 12,500-pound maximum takeoff weight with no more than six passengers.
Why
BasicMed requires a prior FAA medical certificate held at some point after July 14, 2006, a recurring comprehensive physician exam using the FAA checklist, and the recurring FAA online medical course. It is subject to operating limits: a maximum takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or less, no more than six passengers (seven occupants including the pilot), at or below 18,000 feet MSL, and no faster than 250 KIAS.
FAA source: 14 CFR 61.113(i) / Part 68 (BasicMed)browse the reference library →
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