Medical Certificates

Question 1

What medical certificate is required to exercise the privileges of a private pilot certificate? (14 CFR 61.23 and Part 68)

Answer 1

1. At least a third-class medical certificate

Question 2

How long is a third-class medical certificate valid? (14 CFR 61.23 and Part 68

Answer 2

1. 60 months if you are under the age of 40
2. 24 months if you are over the age of 40

Question 3

Spring has finally arrived and the weather looks great so you decide to rent an airplane and go fly. The problem is, your allergies are giving you a problem and you have just taken your medication. Can you still go fly? Explain. (14 CFR 61.53, 91.17, FAA-H-8083-25)

Answer 3

1. The safest rule is not to fly while taking any medication, unless approved to do so by the FAA
2. 14 CFR prohibits pilots from performing crewmember duties while using any medication that affects the body in any way contrary to safety

Question 4

Where can you find a list of the medical conditions that may disqualify you from obtaining a medical certificate? (14 CFR Part 67, FAA-H-8083-25)

Answer 4

1. The requirements and duration of medical certificates can be found in Part 61
2. The physical standards for medical certification are contained in Part 67

Question 5

What requirements must be met to fly under BasicMed? (AC 68-1)

Answer 5

1. Hold a U.S. driver’s license
2. Hold or have held a medical certificate issued by the FAA at any point after July 14, 2006
3. Answer the health questions on the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC)
4. Get your physical examination by any State-licensed physician
5. Take a BasicMed online medical education course

Question 6

What privileges and limitations apply when flying under BasicMed? (14 CFR 61.113, AC 68-1)

Answer 6

1. You can conduct any operation that you would otherwise be able to conduct using your pilot certificate, except you are limited to:
2. Fly an aircraft that has a maximum takeoff weight of no more than 6,000 pounds
3. Fly with a maximum of five passengers
4. Fly an aircraft that is authorized to carry no more than six occupants (i.e. five passengers plus the pilot)
5. You may not fly for compensation or hire
6. Fly at an indicated airspeed of 250 knots or less
7. Fly at an altitude at or below 18,000 feet MSL
8. Flights within the United States

Question 7

What is required to maintain BasicMed privileges? (AC 68-1)

Answer 7

1. Have a CMEC that shows that your most recent physical examination was in the past 48 months
2. Be treated by a physician for medical conditions that may affect flight safety
3. Have a course completion certificate that was issued by a BasicMed medical training course provider in the past 24 months