Basic Med Flashcards
When does a Basic Med physical examination expire?
48 Months
What Must Be Done To Keep Basic Med Current?
Online Training every 24 CALENDAR MONTHS and the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist every 48 MONTHS
How Many Passengers Can You Carry Under Basic Med?
No more than 5 Passengers
What Is The Airspeed Limit Under Basic Med?
250 Knots
Can you operate for compensation or hire under Basic Med?
No
Can you operate under IFR with Basic Med?
Yes
What is the altitude limit under Basic Med?
18,000 MSL
What do I need to do to fly under BasicMed?
Comply with the general BasicMed requirements (possess a U.S. driver’s license, have held a medical AFTER July 14, 2006).
Get a physical exam with a state-licensed physician, using the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist
Complete a BasicMed medical education course
How many occupants can your aircraft hold when operating under BasicMed?
Any aircraft authorized under federal law to carry not more than 6 occupants
What is the maximum weight an aircraft can be when operating under BasicMed?
Has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of not more than 6,000 pounds
After what date must you have had received an aviation medical certificate if applying for BasicMed?
You must hold or have held a medical certificate that was valid at any point AFTER July 14, 2006
How often must the physician check be completed to keep BasicMed?
Your most recent physical examination must be within the past 48 months. (NOT calendar months. I.E. To the day)
How often must the online education course be completed to keep BasicMed?
You must have a course completion certificate that was issued by a BasicMed medical training course provider within the past
24 calendar-months.
What form do you need to fill out for basic med
8700-2
