Can a CFII instruct with Basicmed instead of an FAA medical?
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Yes? I gotta check nuances. But certainly can if done under vfr.
Further checking shows yes. Just can’t go higher than 18k or faster than 250 if he’s the pic of the flight. IFR is fine.
If he’s not the pic, doesn’t even need any sort of medical.
Further checking shows yes. Just can’t go higher than 18k or faster than 250 if he’s the pic of the flight. IFR is fine.
If he’s not the pic, doesn’t even need any sort of medical.
Flight instructors can absolutely operate under BasicMed, with the same limitations for aircraft, altitude, speed, etc. that apply to all BasicMed operations.
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That’s about it. I’ve been instructing with BasicMed for about 6 years now. It’s actually written into the regulations. 61.23(c)(1)(vii).
Exercising the privileges of a flight instructor certificate and acting as the pilot in command or as a required flight crewmember if the flight is conducted under the conditions and limitations set forth in §61.113(i).
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If the pilot receiving the dual can act as PIC for the flight, the flight instructor doesn't need Basic Med or a medical certificate.
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Keep in mind that the context of the thread is instrument instruction…if there’s a view limiting device involved, the instructor needs to be qualified as a crew member, correct?
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Keep in mind the BasicMed safety pilot problem has been resolved for a couple years now if you’re referring to that.
BasicMed Safety Pilots - IFR Magazine
The article, “Safety Pilot Rules” (March 2020 IFR), talked about the ins and outs of safety pilot roles, qualifications, responsibilities, and logging. Under 14 C.F.R. §91.109(c) safety pilots are considered required crewmembers. The minimum requirements for acting as a safety pilot are (1) a...
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MauleSkinner
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No, I’m referring to “doesn't need Basic Med or a medical certificate.”Keep in mind the BasicMed safety pilot problem has been resolved for a couple years now if you’re referring to that.
BasicMed Safety Pilots - IFR Magazine
The article, “Safety Pilot Rules” (March 2020 IFR), talked about the ins and outs of safety pilot roles, qualifications, responsibilities, and logging. Under 14 C.F.R. §91.109(c) safety pilots are considered required crewmembers. The minimum requirements for acting as a safety pilot are (1) a...