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Time to Go Fly:  BasicMed is Here!

Written by Brittney Miculka | May 2, 2017

The day has finally arrived! Pilots who have struggled through the headaches and hassles of paperwork and expensive medical requirements can now fly under BasicMed. This new rule will allow general aviation pilots the opportunity to opt out of obtaining a FAA medical certificate as long as they meet certain requirements. 

Below we've put together an easy flow chart to help you follow these new guidelines. The experts at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have also compiled helpful information and Fit to Fly Resources for BasicMed that we encourage you to check out for more details. You can also access the AOPA BasicMed online course by clicking here