Pat Stewart
Well Known Member
The checklist is out.
I'm actually really surprised that the FAA actually came up with something that is so non-strict, and leaving so much up to the discretion of someone besides themselves. I was expecting something much more complicated than this.
Does anyone know if we can us a PA? or do we need to find an actual DR. they are few and hard to find now days.
I'm actually really surprised that the FAA actually came up with something that is so non-strict, and leaving so much up to the discretion of someone besides themselves. I was expecting something much more complicated than this.
Important points are:
(1) 4 years instead of 2.
(2) If there is a problem, you don't fail, leading to months/years of expensive testing and evaluation. You simple work with your Dr. to get the problem resolved. Also remember that with Class III medical, this testing and evaluation comes out of your 2-year timeframe leaving you with often less than a year of useful flying.
This morning a local pilot received his BasicMed exam at our local doc-in-a-box. Fee was $60 and the exam and paperwork was completed with no drama. This particular clinic does most of our local DOT exams and they found no difficulty in completing the BasicMed paperwork because it is so similar to the DOT form.
Curious which place it was. I showed my regular doc the draft forms, etc - and she said she couldn't sign it. I will be looking for a local doc who will. Is this in Decatur or Athens?
This is exactly as I would expect.
This morning a local pilot received his BasicMed exam at our local doc-in-a-box. Fee was $60 and the exam and paperwork was completed with no drama. This particular clinic does most of our local DOT exams and they found no difficulty in completing the BasicMed paperwork because it is so similar to the DOT form.
Last time the doctor started asking questions while I was getting dressed and had a shirt over my head
Did she say why she couldn't sign?
Basic risk aversion for anything having to do with the Feds coupled with not feeling qualified to know what is OK to operate an aircraft.
I just scheduled my physical for May 4.
The Dr asked me to fax the checklist to them today to make sure they can comply.
I'll add an update when I have one.
No vets, either!
Update: Received some push back from the Dr Billing dept saying that I had to go to an AME. I explained the program to them & told them to read my paperwork instructions.
They said they would get back with me this afternoon.
My friend didn't have to disrobe for the exam. An RN did the eye, vitals and hearing test, and the physician did the remainder of the exam and asked about existing conditions, meds, etc.
Interesting to me is the fact that supposedly the basic med form is not submitted to the FAA. It is only kept with your logs. If so, why are there sections required to provide information on any administrative actions or traffic convictions, medical certificates ever been revoked, etc in section 2.
How did he pass the Anus exam without disrobing?
Update #2
Dr office informed me they would do the examination, but I would need to get a separate eye test from an outside source as they are not set up to comply with the vision requirements.
Item# 20. Vision: (distant, near, & intermediate, field of vision, color vision & ocular alignment)
I plan on calling the FAA or FSDO tomorrow to seek out clarification.
Since nothing is defined & is vague, these should be able to be done inside the Dr office, even if they don't have an actual eye chart.
But, the Dr could still refuse to do it.
Maybe I'll need to seek out a new PCP.
My friend didn't have to disrobe for the exam. An RN did the eye, vitals and hearing test, and the physician did the remainder of the exam and asked about existing conditions, meds, etc.
How did he pass the Anus exam without disrobing?
For others:
I took the online course and test yesterday. The course takes at least an hour and the 20 question test is about 20 minutes. Be sure not to skip any of the videos because the answers to a lot of trick questions are in those. Passing is 80%. I was thrilled that I got 90%, but when I went to print out my certificate, I discovered that I had to have seen a doctor first. Silly me... I logged out and hopefully my test results will remain on the AOPA server until after I see a doc. Yes, the course is at basicmedicalcourse.aopa.org
I took the online course and test yesterday. The course takes at least an hour and the 20 question test is about 20 minutes. Be sure not to skip any of the videos because the answers to a lot of trick questions are in those. Passing is 80%. I was thrilled that I got 90%, but when I went to print out my certificate, I discovered that I had to have seen a doctor first. Silly me... I logged out and hopefully my test results will remain on the AOPA server until after I see a doc. Yes, the course is at basicmedicalcourse.aopa.org
How did he pass the Anus exam without disrobing?
AWESOME!!!When you sign back in don't click on "Retake the Quiz". I completed the quiz (95%) and logged out. After seeing my doc today I went back in and filled in my info and the physician info (you need his state license number from the exam) and printed out my certificate. You get a small business card size one also to be in your wallet (mine is already laminated!).
Plop plop, fizz fizz! Oh what a relief it is!
I had to drop my drawers for the doc!
I have an appointment with NAS Jax health clinic on Monday and will post what they tell me.Well I heard back from my PCM at the Military Health Clinic we go to and the answer was a big fat no--they have no plans to participate in BasicMed. If any of you military retirees out there get a different answer from your PCM, I'd like to hear about it.
I have an appointment with NAS Jax health clinic on Monday and will post what they tell me.
Thanks for the flow chart. Words just confuse me but I can understand pictures.
I plan on showing the doc my recent colonoscopy photosHow did he pass the Anus exam without disrobing?
That brings up a question. I asked my AME if he would accept the results if I had a recent eye test by an Opthomologist. He said it would as long as they tested for Phoria along with all the usual stuff.item two is another eye test...
State-licensed physician. See:
https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/basic_med/
And from the FAQ:
https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/basic_med/media/basicmed_faq.pdf
"Q36: I don?t have a doctor who is a M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy). I do use a chiropractor physician and a naturopathic physician. Can I use them?
A: The FAA relies on the determination of each state (as well as each territory and possession of the United States) as to which persons it will license as physicians. If the person holds a license as a Physician issued by any state, territory, or possession, then he or she meets the requirement as a state-licensed Physician. However, the FAA recommends that you check with the medical licensing board or authority in your state for clarification as to whether other classes of ?state-licensed physicians? are felt to have the privileges, training and experience to conduct all portions of the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC)."
No vets, either!