Title:
Third Class Medical Reform
Topic:
FAA Third Class Medical reform under BasicMed
Speaker(s):
Robert A. Achtel, Lou Tobin
Brief Description:
On July 15, 2016 the president signed legislation which enabled the overhaul for the requirements for a third class FAA medical. On January 10, 2017, the FAA released the regulations which will govern the issuance of this type of medical. This lecture will include the requirements that airmen must meet to obtain BasicMed. The specific limitations and legalities of this legislation will be reviewed.
Pilots will be able to self certify if they have a current drivers license and have passed an FAA physical (regular or special issuance) in the past 10 years. They will need to take an on line course and pass a quiz, every 2 years. They must visit a licensed physician every 4 years The are not eliogible if their medical has been cancelled, revoked or withdrawn.
Location of Seminar:
Nut Tree Airport
300 County Airport Road
Administration Building
Vacaville, CA 95688
Directions to Venue:
The Nut Tree Airport is located near the junction of interstate 80 and 505. The meeting will be on the first floor of the administration building in the conference room.
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KVCB
Seating:
42
seats at the facility,
3
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
On July 15, 2016 the president signed legislation which enabled the overhaul for the requirements for a third class FAA medical. On January 10, 2017, the FAA released the regulations which will govern the issuance of this type of medical. This lecture will include the requirements that airmen must meet to obtain BasicMed. The specific limitations and legalities of this legislation will be reviewed.
Pilots will be able to self certify if they have a current drivers license and have passed an FAA physical (regular or special issuance) in the past 10 years. They will need to take an on line course and pass a quiz, every 2 years. They must visit a licensed physician every 4 years The are not eligible if their medical has been cancelled, revoked or withdrawn.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
Additional Event Documents:
