As of May 1, 2017, Private Pilots have the option of getting a 3rd-Class Medical every 2 years, or flying under the new BasicMed rules, which no longer require a 3rd-Class medical.
AOPA explains the details, and has all the forms necessary for BasicMed.
GO TO: http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/pilots/medical/fit-to-fly-pilots
Under BasicMed, your personal doctor can give you the required physical exam. Unfortunately many doctors refuse to do BasicMed exams because of liability and other reasons.
All BasicMed discussions are private between you and your doctor. Nothing goes to the FAA.
Local physicians listed below are willing to do BasicMed flight physicals. If anyone finds other doctors willing to do BasicMed exams, let the webmaster know and he/her will be to the list below.
There are other requirement for BasicMed, such as taking a short online class and passing a 30 question quiz. If you fail the quiz, there is no penalty. The quiz can be taken as many times as necessary to pass.
Ultimately a form showing you passed the quiz, and the doctor certificate, must be kept in your log book. You must retake the quiz every 2 years and get a doctor exam every 4 years from a physician of your choice.
AOPA explains the details, and has all the forms necessary for BasicMed.
GO TO: http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/pilots/medical/fit-to-fly-pilots
Under BasicMed, your personal doctor can give you the required physical exam. Unfortunately many doctors refuse to do BasicMed exams because of liability and other reasons.
All BasicMed discussions are private between you and your doctor. Nothing goes to the FAA.
Local physicians listed below are willing to do BasicMed flight physicals. If anyone finds other doctors willing to do BasicMed exams, let the webmaster know and he/her will be to the list below.
There are other requirement for BasicMed, such as taking a short online class and passing a 30 question quiz. If you fail the quiz, there is no penalty. The quiz can be taken as many times as necessary to pass.
Ultimately a form showing you passed the quiz, and the doctor certificate, must be kept in your log book. You must retake the quiz every 2 years and get a doctor exam every 4 years from a physician of your choice.
Local Doctors who do BasicMed Exams
Dr. Ron Shelley, MD
Aviation Medical Examiner
6108 SE Front Road
Belleview, FL34420
352-245-2288
Dr. Brent Stabler, MD
Belleview Care Center
Part of The Villages Health Care System. Must have United Healthcare Advantage
www.thevillageshealth.com/belleviewcenter.php
5051 SE 110th Street
Belleview, FL 34420
352-674-1730
Dr. S. Kathleen Hirtz, MD
BASIC MED EXAMINATIONS
Loves Landing Air Park
15943 SE 176th Street
Weirsdale, FL 32192
Phone: 352-391-2049
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Bethany Dixon
Chiropractic Physician
Inside TA Truck Stop
556 E SR 44
Wildwood, FL 34785
352-643-1034