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Old Bold Pilot
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At my Class III medical a couple of months ago, it was noted that I was hypothyroid (due to a history of head/neck radiation, so not a surprise). My AME had several conversations with Oklahoma about me, and the end result was that my AME issued me a Class III on the spot without restriction (other than corrective lenses). That certificate had a two year expiration since I am 69. About a week later I got a letter from the manager of the AMCD rescinding my Class III and instead issuing a new Class III under a Special Issuance authorization that is valid until 2026. The Special Issuance authorization requires that in two years when I renew the Class III, I also have to send records from my own doctor specifically updating them on the hypothyroid condition. Then they'll send the Class III. All fairly standard stuff as I understand it...first time in 50 years that I've had trouble with a medical certificate.
Anyway, my question.....now that I have a Special Issuance on my Class III, does that affect my ability to fly under Basic Med in the future if I elect not to get a Class III in two years when the current one expires?
Anyway, my question.....now that I have a Special Issuance on my Class III, does that affect my ability to fly under Basic Med in the future if I elect not to get a Class III in two years when the current one expires?
