CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 37
CFI TOOLS
The Basics of BasicMed
Staying on Course
BY MACHTELD SMITH
THE FIRST OF MAY THIS YEAR MARKED THE TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE RULES RESULTING FROM THIRD-CLASS MEDICAL REFORM-BETTER KNOWN
AS BASICMED. Already more than 51,000 pilots have become qualified under BasicMed and enjoy the freedom of flying under the reform's guidelines. But
what exactly is BasicMed and how does it affect you, your students, and your clients? Let's take a glimpse behind the scenes.
THE BASICS
Pilots now have the option to fly without holding an FAA medical certificate
as long as they meet certain requirements under BasicMed rules. To help
pilots and physicians understand the new rule and its requirements, AOPA
developed a suite of "Fit to Fly" resources. Especially handy is the "Do You
Qualify For BasicMed?" tool that quickly answers that initial question. If
the answer is yes, you're eligible and can be on your way to flying as pilot
in command (PIC) under BasicMed! Just download and complete the pilot
information and medical history portion of the FAA Comprehensive Medical
Examination Checklist, visit a state-licensed physician for a medical exam,
and have the physician complete the checklist. Then, successfully
complete an FAA approved online medical education course, like
AOPA's Medical Self-Assessment: A Pilot's Guide to Flying Healthy online
course-which is free to all pilots-and keep the course completion certificate
and completed medical examination checklist with your logbook.
You now can continue flying under BasicMed by meeting the requirements for
the medical self-assessment course renewal every 24 calendar months, and a
BasicMed physical exam at least every 48 months. Of course, ensure you meet
the flight review requirements of FAR 61.56 and any other applicable flight or
instrument proficiency requirements to act as pilot in command, including
carrying a valid state-issued driver's license and your pilot certificate.
HOW DO YOU QUALIFY?
You must hold a valid U.S. driver's license and comply with any
restrictions (for example, corrective lenses, prosthetic aids required,
daylight driving only, etc.). You must also have held a valid FAA medical
certificate, regular or special issuance, on or after July 15, 2006. Note: If
you have a medical history or diagnosis of certain cardiac, neurological, or
mental health conditions, you will need a one-time-only special issuance
for each condition.
AS A CFI, IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED UNDER BASICMED YOU MAY ACT AS PILOT IN COMMAND WHILE GIVING FLIGHT TRAINING
WITHOUT HOLDING A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE. THIS IS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE PERSON RECEIVING FLIGHT TRAINING
HOLDS A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE.
https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/pilots/medical/fit-to-fly-pilots
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4
CFItoCFI Newsletter—Vol. 10, Issue 4
CFI Notes and letters
In the Spotlight: ASI's New eFIRC
Energy Management Concepts—Building Good Habits
Energy Management Concepts Quiz
Safety Seminar: More Difficult Decisions—Choices and Consequences
Collected Wisdom: Tricks of the Trade
CFI News
CFI Tips: Leadership Skills for CFIs
ASI Message: Critical Phase of Flight
There I Was... CO Poisoning—Waking Up
Standards Dissected: ACS In the Air—Knowledge, Risk Management, and Skills
Weather Wise: Cold Weather Ops Drill Down—Coping with Chilly Weather
Reality Check: Takeoff and Landing Performance—Book vs Actual Values
You Can Fly: Customer Experience Workshop
Safety Quiz: Night Ops
CFI Tools: The Basics of BasicMed
Chief's Corner: Giving Back
Ask ATC: Why Talk to ATC?
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - CFItoCFI Newsletter—Vol. 10, Issue 4
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - CFI Notes and letters
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - In the Spotlight: ASI's New eFIRC
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 4
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - Energy Management Concepts—Building Good Habits
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 6
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 7
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 8
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 9
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 10
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - Energy Management Concepts Quiz
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 12
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - Safety Seminar: More Difficult Decisions—Choices and Consequences
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - Collected Wisdom: Tricks of the Trade
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - CFI News
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 16
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 17
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 18
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - CFI Tips: Leadership Skills for CFIs
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 20
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 21
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 22
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - ASI Message: Critical Phase of Flight
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 24
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - There I Was... CO Poisoning—Waking Up
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 26
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 27
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - Standards Dissected: ACS In the Air—Knowledge, Risk Management, and Skills
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 29
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 30
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - Weather Wise: Cold Weather Ops Drill Down—Coping with Chilly Weather
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - Reality Check: Takeoff and Landing Performance—Book vs Actual Values
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 33
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - You Can Fly: Customer Experience Workshop
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - Safety Quiz: Night Ops
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 36
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - CFI Tools: The Basics of BasicMed
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 38
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 39
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - Chief's Corner: Giving Back
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 41
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - 42
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 10 Issue 4 - Ask ATC: Why Talk to ATC?
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