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Which statement best describes BasicMed?

Choices

It eliminates all medical requirements for any pilot
BasicMed has its own requirements and limitations; it is not a blanket exemption.
✓ It lets qualifying pilots fly without a current FAA medical after meeting its requirementscorrect
BasicMed is an alternative requiring a prior FAA medical, a recurring physician exam, and a recurring online course.
It is required in addition to a third-class medical
BasicMed is an alternative to, not an addition to, an FAA medical.
It only applies to airline transport pilots
BasicMed is aimed at general aviation pilots, not airline operations.

Why

BasicMed is not a one-time exam: it requires having held a valid FAA medical certificate at some point after July 14, 2006, plus recurring requirements — a comprehensive physician exam using the FAA checklist and completion of the FAA online BasicMed medical course — letting qualifying pilots operate without a current FAA medical certificate within specified limits.

FAA source: 14 CFR 61.23 / 14 CFR Part 68 (BasicMed)browse the reference library →

This is taught in Certificates, Medicals and Staying Current — study the lessons free, then practice with grading and mastery tracking.

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