Basic Med Explained | Instead of FAA Medical (PPL Lesson 53)

[@iscottbrock]

Basic Med Countries: Bahamas and Mexico

[@FreePilotTraining]

Awesome! Thanks for that!

[@LinkSF1]

+1. Study questions tricked me, as I had though Canada was valid too but it’s not.

[@FreePilotTraining]

@@LinkSF1 good to know

[@georgestefanick89]

Is Mexico allowed?

[@Arclein.]

I have been working my way through your videos and I've become a huge fan of the humor. It definitely increases the sticking power of the information for me. From things like the 666 bit, to little easter eggs like Y. R. Yureedingthis on the forms. I'll find myself replaying the content for a chuckle and inadvertently learn more by hearing it again. The best free pilot training money can buy. Keep it sweven!

[@FreePilotTraining]

😂 thank you so much! I was wondering if anyone was noticing my Easter eggs

[@aerofiles5044]

Never made sense to me why everyone needs to know so much about Basic Med when the vast majority can get a regular medical.

[@mikeeubank246]

Because AMEs can be hard to find whereas BasicMed can be done by any state licensed dr

[@BaronClapper]

I loved the "666" joke. Almost had me laughing as much as your "baby rain" song.

[@FreePilotTraining]

Lol, you never know how those jokes are going to go over 😂

[@denniswagner3962]

Thank you. So many Basic Med questions on the PPL knowledge test.

[@FreePilotTraining]

You’re welcome! That’s good to know. I knew there were some, but I didn’t know how many

[@nsant]

9 questions

[@FreePilotTraining]

@@nsant good grief

[@johnburgess2084]

This sounds so good! Unfortunately, my most recent Class II medical exam was done probably before most of you were even born (1980)!

[@garrettjewell9474]

Hey Josh, For Your Information: as of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (passed in May), BasicMed has been expanded to allow flights of up to 12,500lbs takeoff weight, and up to 7 occupants (changed from 6 occupants/5 passengers). You can read about it in a recent faa press release where it references the new rules. I'm a ppl student working on studying for my written test and came about this reading the FAR. Thanks for the great videos, they help a lot!

[@FreePilotTraining]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@teeganfox177]

I’ve read that in order to qualify for a basic med, you must have been issued a medical certificate in the past. My 1st class medical may take a while before I’m approved and would like to start school now with a basic med. Do you know if that’s possible?

[@firepilot109]

From FAA website on basic med; If your aircraft has been altered to permit the installation of a 7th seat by an STC, the seat may be removed and the aircraft may be operated under Basic Med provided the removal is recorded in the aircraft’s maintenance records and also on FAA Form 337 (unless the removal instructions were provided as part of the STC).

[@FreePilotTraining]

This is actually a very good point, and I thought about going into that a little more, but I figured it wasn’t worth it. You are absolutely right, if the airplane has an STC for a 7th seat, and you take it out, that’s fine.

[@brandonhartman3368]

Ever since basic med came around I've always wondered, if I have to go to the doctor to get a special exam to fly under basic med, why not just pop over to the AME and get a regular class 3? The basic med exam seems more involved than any class 3 I've ever had, and it doesn't seem like it's saving me any time or effort. What's the benefit of doing basic med over class 3?

[@FreePilotTraining]

If you’re older you have a longer span between physicals

[@jldodd]

A couple of other reasons are there as well. I had to get a special issuance 12 years ago due to a heart arrythmia caused by a car accident that has since resolved. If I were to go for a regular Class III, I have to go through thousands of dollars of non-medically necessary testing every 2 years to keep my Class III and that can take months to complete. Also, it's almost a 2 hour drive to the nearest AME. I mostly fly small aircraft with one passenger. Basic Med saves me quite a bit of money and time.

[@DIYMAN]

@@jldodd thanks for the comment. That is good to know!

[@TheRectorA]

Soon to be student pilot hopefully. I took my class 3 physical last October 10/26/23 but was differed for 2 issues. The FAA took 7 months to review then asked for additional information. Finally last week they issued my class 3 medical in MedExpress (Still waiting on documentation from FAA) but they only issued it until 10/26/2024. 11 months to complete the process but gave me less than a month once issued before it expires. I’m going to try Basic Med path to see if that can be issued now that the deferrals are cleared. I thought class 3 was supposed to be good for 2 years at my age. Any suggestions?

[@antoniog9814]

4:05 *"Cannot fly outside the US."* Does that mean stay within the contiguous 48 states or is it permissible to fly to Puerto Rico, since it's still considered part of the US.?

[@FreePilotTraining]

I’m not an expert but I believe Puerto Rico counts

[@СашаСаша-э3р]

Very nice explanation, thank you

[@FreePilotTraining]

You’re welcome!

[@MrSkylightOffical]

Everyone talking about the 666 and I’m just sitting here fascinated at that go-around decision during the ol’ gear up landing…

[@FreePilotTraining]

😆

[@ratdog7050]

Excellent overview of BasicMed. Thank you.

[@FreePilotTraining]

You’re welcome

[@jlshoem]

You can take the online course several times before it is required (2 years after you took it last, or the first time). If you are just taking the course to see the information and understand how it works, don't fill out the form for your doctor when you reach the end of the course. Only do this when you are required to, based on the last time you took it.

[@vrj8446]

BasicMed privileges are for these countries: United States, Mexico, The Bahamas, The Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau

[@zachwusk5566]

may be worth making a note about the recent update to basic med as of 12 Nov 2024: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) updated its BasicMed regulations on November 12, 2024, to allow pilots to: Carry up to six passengers in a covered aircraft, up from five Carry up to seven occupants in a covered aircraft, up from six Increase the maximum takeoff weight to 12,500 lbs, up from 6,000 lbs

[@FreePilotTraining]

Thanks for the heads up! I will make the changes. Not sure when I’ll get the chance.

[@kennethmead6753]

can you have a class 3 and basic med at the same time and do they affect each other

[@FreePilotTraining]

Yes. You can. This might be beneficial if you’re older

[@kennethmead6753]

can you fly to the Bahamas with basic med

[@FreePilotTraining]

I’ve heard you can

[@piperpilot44253]

I have a question. I had a student who was hours from finishing his private. He got very stressed at his job and went on antidepressants. He was cleared once, but the whole 2ed time your out. He did have a medical, but now be will not be able to get his medical. Would be be able to finish his private with a basic med. I think he would because he did have a medical and it was not revoked.

[@FreePilotTraining]

I would have to do some more digging, but I believe so

[@Tamaal123]

Vision jet is right at 6000 lbs max take off weight but 6040 ramp weight… does that qualify?

[@FreePilotTraining]

That is a tough question but yes, it does! AOPA put out an article on the subject a few years ago

[@The_real_Dr_mysterious]

So I filled out that online application to get the medical exam I have one year to get that medical exam before I have to file for it again

[@nicklikestofly]

Do I need the paper copies, or does digital inside ForeFlight Documents work?

[@FreePilotTraining]

That’s a great question. I honestly don’t know the answer to that. Sure digital is fine

[@richardbadish6990]

Would a Medical card/exam for a CDL work? Im curious if its the same, because both require you to be physically fit to be abke to operate plane or big rig. Just thought id ask...

[@FreePilotTraining]

Yes. But you have to fill out the additional paperwork

[@richardbadish6990]

Awesome, so they would accept that then? Because I had a CDL for awhile that I had to every 3yrs or so. Get a new med card. Which was me getting a physical etc etc. It has expired, only because I haven't needed my cdl anymore. Aviation has always been a huge dream of mine! I just want to learn and fly and possibly get my license. But anything 6,000lbs and less is perfect for me. That's all I want to be able to do! It looks so peaceful and relaxing up there! I used to play flight simulator all the time! Lol

[@jonathandavid8439]

So a CDL medical would be a good evidence to get a first class medical ?

[@thomaslaskowski5431]

on cpap and fluoxitine after my last medical .....currently holds a 3rd class but wants basic med.....

[@briancarroll3288]

If I fly under a Light Sport's certificate do I still need a Doctor's check list in my log book, or is the Driver's License Standard good enough ?? Hope you can reply.

[@FreePilotTraining]

So, I’m not super familiar with the requirements for a Sport Pilot, but based on my understanding of FAR 61.23, you don’t have to do anything. Can anyone else confirm this? Edit: check FAR 61.303. Looks like you don’t have to have a medical, but there are some limitations of you don’t have one

[@thebestken]

3:00 Cracks me up !!! Good One !!!

[@FreePilotTraining]

Gotta keep it light lol

[@gavingottschalk9419]

Amazing video

[@Romanellochw]

BasicMed is a complicated solution to a relatively minor problem. Only a government agency can come up with this. On a serious note, i found this to be a harder part of the test as I, and motst others, dont need BasicMed so we dont care about it.

[@FreePilotTraining]

I actually agree with you, but it can be a real help to some who actually need it

[@Neilson_92]

I’m finding the same

[@jameshopkins1260]

I just got my special issuance Class 3 medical certification. Special issuance is for my treated Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It took 6 months of testing to get this far. I only have 6 months before I will have to start this all over again, seems like it will never end. Can I go basic med with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. I also passed a kidney stone 4 years ago. They will most likely make me undergo expensive testing in the near future. I don't wish to invest many thousands of dollars on flight training and never fly because I don't have many thousands of dollars for testing. Thank You kindly

[@FreePilotTraining]

Yes, I believe you can do basic med with a special issuance

[@EchoKilo]

On my Class 3 renewal my AME said I should have just done BasicMed, so he issued both. No more Class 3 renewal for me.

[@FreePilotTraining]

That’s genius! That’s the way to go 🤯

[@ralphbuschman3364]

What about Cayman Island

[@FreePilotTraining]

Not sure. Maybe?

[@robsteal3887]

High performance is more than 200 hp. So 201 plus, not 200 or more.

[@applenrd]

Hey Josh, would you be able to provide an endorsement for me to take the PAR test? My school's flight program instructor wants $200 for just an endorsement and I don't want to pay for an online course if I already found free resources to study in addition to watching this whole playlist. Thanks!

[@FreePilotTraining]

I would like to endorse you for the test, but I’m still working on a way to test students knowledge to make sure they’re ready to take the exam. When I am able to complete that, I will start offering endorsements. For now, I can only test a student in person. Sorry about that. I bet you can find an individual CFI that would be willing to go through the material and make sure you’re good to go for much cheaper than that.

[@njbpaul]

200$ you better off buying Sportys ground school for that price do the mock test and get your endorsement. Keep in mind you get Sportys ground school for life

[@FreePilotTraining]

@@njbpaul I hope to make a website or something in the future to offer endorsements.

[@njbpaul]

@@FreePilotTraining most definitely you should. You are an excellent CFI.

[@FreePilotTraining]

@@njbpaul thanks!

[@sampletaster5093]

I thought you needed to have a current medical before you can get a basic med. a one time thing. If your current med has expired can you renew under a basic med?

[@FreePilotTraining]

Nope! According to the FAAs Basic Med advisory circular in basic med (AC 68-1) “ persons operating under BasicMed must hold or have held a valid medical certificate issued under part 67 at any point after July 14, 2006” so as long as you “have held” a valid medical, you’re good to go. It just cannot be revoked or suspended

[@sampletaster5093]

Unfortunately my last med was before Before 2006. So i think I still need to do the full med. now that I am retired I wanted to get back into flying

[@FreePilotTraining]

@@sampletaster5093 yeah, I believe you are correct

[@Wrensspeedshop]

Before you can use basic med, you’re required to have received at least one medical certification from the FAA from what I’ve read. Am I missing something?

[@FreePilotTraining]

Correct

[@aztecwarrior1421]

6x3=18

[@Shareshten]

Bahamas is one country that allows basic med.

[@FreePilotTraining]

Thank you so much!

[@danypeguero2512]

Video needs updating to new regs

[@FreePilotTraining]

Thanks

[@firepilot109]

Can I exercise my flight instructor certificate when acting as pilot in command (PIC) under BasicMed? “Yes, but the key term here is PIC,” explains Brad Zeigler, FAA Aviation Safety Analyst and contributing expert on the BasicMed Advisory Circular, AC 68-1A. “An individual may only operate under BasicMed when acting as PIC of an aircraft that is covered under BasicMed,” says Zeigler. Basic med is a great thing for the majority of GA pilots that just use it for meetings, family trips, and people who do flight instruction but don't want to keep dealing with FAA doctors. If you are flying most GA planes, you aren't going above 18k feet and you probably won't be flying bigger planes over 6k lbs. Everything else is pretty much the same for the majority of pilots. Just don't fly to Canada.....yet. AOPA is still working hard with Canada to make it a basic med country like Mexico and Bahamas. Good video

[@FreePilotTraining]

Thanks for the comment Bob! It definitely ads value to the topic. Someone else on here said that Mexico and the Bahamas already accept it. I hope Canada does follow suit

[@firepilot109]

@@FreePilotTraining Always enjoy the videos and getting refreshed on stuff!!

[@FreePilotTraining]

@@firepilot109 thanks!

[@FlatOutMatt]

They just updated the FAR to change the wording to “required crewmember”…so safety pilots can exercise under Basic Med as well 🫡

[@FreePilotTraining]

@@FlatOutMatt that’s a very good point. Thanks for the comment

[@tothemax9850]

The damn United States congress just had to add content to my required studies as a student pilot.

[@FreePilotTraining]

Yeah. Not sure why they made this PPL study material

[@tothemax9850]

@@FreePilotTraining I guess one day when I’m a retired airline pilot this may be good stuff to know

[@FreePilotTraining]

@@tothemax9850 lol, you’ll have to watch this video again to refresh yourself when you retire 😆

[@WatchmanForthePeople]

Why did the FAA pick 6 6 6! 🤣

[@FreePilotTraining]

Lol

[@WatchmanForthePeople]

@@FreePilotTraining Where you at? M n old dog pilot want to come fly with you! So thankful your a great teacher! All those new young eagles need to be looked after! Keep up the good work! Throttle on Pilot! 👍Brian

[@aaroncassity2595]

More than 200 HP...... NOT 200 HP or more. The OR is very important. Timestamp 5 min in.

[@FreePilotTraining]

Good catch. Thanks

[@aztecwarrior1421]

Diabetic was not mention?

[@jimmyfall9302]

Video not worth watching with an ad every 2 minutes. Already had to suffer through 2 just to start the damn thing.

[@FreePilotTraining]

I do appreciate this comment, but I spend a tremendous amount out time on these videos. I’m talking like 50 hours of work. There is always the option to buy KZbin premium for $10 a month. Any other complete ground course is going to run you around $300. Ads are how I’m able to bring you this content. I’m really sorry there are so many.

[@mukhiddintashpulatov8865]

Could you speak little slowly, please 🙏......👍

[@kurtbrackebush1313]

What if I have a commercial driver license medical my blood pressure needs to be under 140

[@kurtbrackebush1313]

And it the same medical exam

[@adairjones11]

KZbin video settings will allow you to slow the video down for the speed that works for you

[@flywithsamabi]

You can control the speed of the video in the screen settings

[@PilotVolunteer]

My apologies. I deleted you from my library. The phrase 'yur dainjerus' is just too immature to accept your information as credible.

[@FreePilotTraining]

🤷🏼‍♂️ I’m just having a little fun. The most important part about becoming a pilot is remembering to have fun along the way. You’re literally the first person to complain

[@PilotVolunteer]

Please stop with these horribly immature interludes.

[@PilotVolunteer]

Maybe I complain too much. However, I much prefer serious topics to be discussed in a credible fashion. The yeti growl and other immature elements detract from your credibility. My last comment is grow up.

[@FreePilotTraining]

This is the exact reason why student pilots give up on their dreams. I believe that mixing learning with humor helps students remember AND enjoy the journey, and the Yeti has a purpose. I’m tired of students being charged out the nose for training that should be free. I’ve been told countless times that “there’s no such thing as Free Pilot Training.” Well, I disagree. Here it is…you found the yeti that doesn’t exist.

[@Dan007UT]

@@FreePilotTraining keep up with the humor. Theres plenty of other channels non-humor people can follow if they choose

[@FreePilotTraining]

@@Dan007UT thanks Dan! I really appreciate that

[@PilotVolunteer]

The immature baloney is monumentally annoying when expecting professional information

[@FreePilotTraining]

Well, you can go pay $300 for a ground course somewhere else then. I don’t mind negative feedback, but if you can’t be civilized you can go somewhere else. I’ve spent thousands of hours creating this content. A little humor can go a long way in helping you remember the information

[@dgmcfadden2006]

@@FreePilotTrainingYour content is amazing. Just finished #53. Humor is funny and can't believe people even comment on it. Wouldn't want to know them.