FAA Updates BasicMed Program

The Federal Aviation Administration updated its BasicMed regulations to allow pilots to operate larger aircraft and carry more passengers. 

The update includes the following changes:

• Increase the number of allowable passengers to six from five, and the number of occupants to seven from six.
• Increase the maximum aircraft takeoff weight to 12,500 lbs. from 6,000 lbs., excluding transport category helicopters.
• Allow pilot examiners to conduct flight checks using BasicMed in aircraft that are covered by the BasicMed rule.

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Direct questions or comments to the General Aviation and Commercial Division (AFS-800) at 9-AFS-800-Correspondence@faa.gov