Basic Med Explained Is It For You Paul

Basic. Med Explained: Is It For You? Paul D’Auria FAA Gold Seal CFII, MEI May 1, 2017

What we will cover tonight: • • • Background and legalities What you need to fly under Basic. Med What you need to do to use Basic. Med What are your limitations under Basic. Med Some “gotcha’s” Questions and further reference

Background and Legalities • Congress passes FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016 (FESSA) – Enacted July 15, 2016 – Includes Section 2307, Medical Certification of Certain Small Aircraft Pilots – Directs FAA to issue / revise regulations within 180 days • FAA Amends 14 CFR Parts 61 and 91, creates new Part 68 – Effective May 1, 2017 – Amends FAR 61. 3, 61. 23 and 61. 113 – Part 68 sets forth certification requirements of Basic. Med

What do I need to use Basic. Med? • A valid U. S. driver's license • An FAA medical that was valid at any time after July 14, 2006. • Your most recent medical certificate was not revoked, suspended, or withdrawn. • Your most recent application for a medical certificate was not denied. • You can get special issuances for certain conditions (e. g. , heart attack, epilepsy, mental health, etc. )

What do I have to do to use Basic. Med? Requirement #1 • Get a physical exam from any state-licensed physician within the past 48 months. – Print the checklist from faa. gov/go/basicmed or your online course provider – Bring the comprehensive medical examination checklist (CMEC) FAA Form 8700 -2 to your exam. – Keep your completed checklist in your logbook

What do I have to do to use Basic. Med? Requirement #2 • Take the free online course: – See faa. gov/go/basicmed for a list of course providers. – When taking the course, you must: – Provide the physician’s name, state license number, address, and phone. – Provide your name/address/phone & FAA Cert Number – Attest to your health and consent to a National Driver Registry check.

Assess your fitness before every flight • Is there any medical deficiency (see 14 CFR 61. 53) that makes me unsafe for flying? • Do I pass the IMSAFE checklist? • Am I clear of the effects of prescription and over-thecounter drugs? • Do I have any risk factor for sudden incapacitation? -Heart Attack, Stroke, etc. • Is there any degradation of sensory capacity? -Sight, hearing

What aircraft may I fly under Basic. Med? • Any aircraft authorized under federal law to carry not more than 6 occupants • Maximum certificated takeoff weight of not more than 6, 000 pounds

Operating requirements & limitations • Passengers: Not more than five • Flight rules: VFR or IFR, Day or Night – No speed beyond 250 knots – Less than 18, 000 feet MSL – No operation for compensation/hire • Location: Only within the United States – No transiting to Alaska…

Caution – Hazards ahead: • Basic. Med only applies to the PIC • Safety pilots can use Basic. Med only if they’re acting as PIC • You can act as CFI under Basic. Med • Even if the student doesn’t have a medical • You can’t act as CFI if you’re giving instruction to a person using a view-limiting device – act as pilot in command instead • Checkrides have to be conducted in a qualifying airplane • Pilots formerly using a passport, int’l drivers license, etc. for photo ID will need a US drivers license • Medical exam expires in 4 years, NOT at end of month in 4 th year

Sources / Attribution / Further Reference • Advisory Circular 68 -1, Alternative Pilot Physical Examination and Education Requirements, January 9, 2017 • US Department of Transportation, Final Rule, Docket No. FAA -2016 -9157 • Federal Aviation Administration (www. faa. gov/go/basicmed) • Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (www. aopa. org/advocacy/pilots/medical/fit-to-fly-pilots) • Flying Magazine, April 2017, “Is Basic. Med Right For You? ”, p. 70

Questions?