The National FAA Safety Team Presents Basic Med

The National FAA Safety Team Presents Basic. Med Presented to: Peter O Knight By: Dennis H. Whitley - FAASTeam Date: May 6 th, 2017 Produced by AFS-800 GA & Commercial Division Federal Aviation Administration

Welcome • • Exits Restrooms Emergency Evacuation Phones & Pagers to silent mode or off Breaks Sponsor Acknowledgment Other information Federal Aviation Administration 2

The Basics: 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 application for a medical certificate was not denied. • Your most recent medical certificate was not revoked, suspended, or withdrawn. • You can get special issuances for certain conditions (e. g. , heart attack, epilepsy, etc. ) Federal Aviation Administration

What do I have to do to use Basic. Med? Just two things! 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 course provider • Bring the comprehensive medical examination checklist (CMEC) FAA Form 8700 -2 to your exam. • Keep your completed checklist somewhere safe Federal Aviation Administration

Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist Federal Aviation Administration

What do I have to do to use Basic. Med? Just two things! 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 & Med Cert Number • Attest to your health and consent to a National Driver Registry check. Federal Aviation Administration

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 Federal Aviation Administration

How soon can I start using Basic. Med? If you meet the requirements, you can fly under Basic. Med on May 1, 2017 Federal Aviation Administration

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 Federal Aviation Administration

What can I do under Basic. Med? Operating requirements & limitations • Passengers Not more than five • Flight rules VFR or IFR No operation for compensation/hire No speed beyond 250 knots Less than 18, 000 feet MSL • Location: Only within the United States • Documents in Pilot Cert. & Driver’s license only PIC possession: Federal Aviation Administration

CFIs and Safety Pilots • 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, unless you are acting as pilot in command Federal Aviation Administration

Where can I go to learn more? Basic. Med Resources: • faa. gov/go/basicmed • Section 61. 113 and new Part 68 • Advisory Circular 68 -1 Federal Aviation Administration

Proficiency and Peace of Mind • Fly regularly with your CFI • Perfect Practice • Document in WINGS Federal Aviation Administration 13

Thank you for attending • You are vital members of our GA safety community Federal Aviation Administration 14

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