Medical vs Basic Med

[midlifeflyer]

2 hours ago, Hank said:

I've been using Basic Med for 5 years now,

6 years for me last month.

[PeteMc]

3 hours ago, Hank said:

Only Turbo Mooneys go to Class A (which starts at 18,000 msl)

Potential going into the FLs is main reason I'm keeping my 3rd Class.  I've only done it a few times, but the times I have saved some big diversions  when I could go up and over vs around.  And going into Canada, though I doubt it would matter.  But if something happens and everyone starts checking all their little Gov and Insurance boxes, I don't want someone to tell me I'm not covered because of a technicality. 

 

[pkellercfii]

Last I heard, which was at least three years ago, from my AME at the time, Canada is not accepting basic med. That’s not a point I’d take any chances on if I were going to fly into Canada.

I’m still maintaining my FAA 3rd class for occasional climbs into the flight levels, and, possibly, future international travel.

—Paul Keller

 

[cliffy]

Like I said- IF you can handle the limitations Basic Med is the way to go - especially if you have an SI

To each their own however. 

[Pinecone]

If they would raise the altitude limit to FL240 for Basic Med, I would be a happier camper.  But I can live with it.

I understand that Canada is waiting for ICAO acceptance of Basic Med.  It will make the reg change much easier for them.

 

[0TreeLemur]

My Class III medical expires at the end of this month.  Yesterday I had my BasicMed physical appointment with my Dr.   It turns out that he was surprised that he could do that and had never done one.  Just before I left for the appointment I read up on how to educate M.D.'s just in case.   Glad I did.  He was up to speed very quickly and the whole thing took me maybe 10 minutes after the waiting room.  Yay!  No more certified letters to the FAA for my SI.

[DCarlton]

I completed Basic Med this past week too for the first time with my GP who knows me fairly well.  He had reviewed the AOPA introductory packet I left him months ago and was pleased to do the physical.  I'm a believer in the process now.  It was a more comprehensive and productive use of time than I've previously experienced with an AME.  To facilitate the process, I took him recent eye exam results.  

https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/pilots/medical/basicmed/physicians-guide-to-basicmed

[Hank]

17 hours ago, 0TreeLemur said:

My Class III medical expires at the end of this month.  Yesterday I had my BasicMed physical appointment with my Dr.   It turns out that he was surprised that he could do that and had never done one.  Just before I left for the appointment I read up on how to educate M.D.'s just in case.   Glad I did.  He was up to speed very quickly and the whole thing took me maybe 10 minutes after the waiting room.  Yay!  No more certified letters to the FAA for my SI.

Congratulations! 

I print out the Doctor Information package from AOPA and drop it off at the urgent care place when "making an appointment." Then he's ready when the time comes, and it goes quickly with no surprises,