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FAA BasicMed Requirements
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We offer FAA BasicMed Certificates!

We do not offer Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 Medicals.

Aircraft Requirements:

  • Must have acquired at least a Class 3 Medical Certification prior to flying under the FAA BasicMed program;
  • Any aircraft authorized under federal law to carry not more than 6 occupants;
  • Has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of not more than 6,000 pounds

Operating Requirements:

  • Carries not more than five passengers;
  • Operates under VFR or IFR, within the United States, at less than 18,000 feet MSL, not exceeding 250 knots.
  • Flight not operated for compensation or hire

Medical Conditions Requiring One Special Issuance Before Operating under BasicMed

  • A mental health disorder, limited to an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of—
    • A personality disorder that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested itself by overt acts;
    • A psychosis, defined as a case in which an individual —
      • Has manifested delusions, hallucinations, grossly bizarre or disorganized behavior, or other commonly accepted symptoms of psychosis; or
      • May reasonably be expected to manifest delusions, hallucinations, grossly bizarre or disorganized behavior, or other commonly accepted symptoms of psychosis;
    • A bipolar disorder; or
    • A substance dependence within the previous 2 years, as defined in §67.307(a)(4) of 14 Code of Federal Regulations
  • A neurological disorder, limited to an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of any of the following:
    • Epilepsy;
    • Disturbance of consciousness without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause; or
    • A transient loss of control of nervous system functions without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause.
  • A cardiovascular condition, limited to a one-time special issuance for each diagnosis of the following:
    • Myocardial infarction;
    • Coronary heart disease that has required treatment;
    • Cardiac valve replacement; or
    • Heart replacement.
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