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NEW TO BASICMED STEPS24-Month Renewal Steps
24-MONTH RENEWAL STEPS48-Month Renewal Steps
48-MONTH RENEWAL STEPS
Step 1: Get the BasicMed FAA CMEC Form
Review if you're eligible for BasicMed and download the BasicMed FAA Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC). Complete the self-assessment portion of the form.
Step 2: See Your Doctor
Take your Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (from Step 1) and get a BasicMed specific exam by a state-licensed doctor. Have your doctor fill out the rest of the exam checklist. You will need this to complete step 3 and will need it again for your 24-month renewal.
Step 3: Take Online Course
Once you have completed your FAA CMEC from a state licensed physician, take this online course and pass the quiz. You must complete the post-course form to submit your exam information (from Step 2) to the FAA to earn your BasicMed completion certificate.
Step 4: File Documents in Your Logbook
Download your course completion certificate and keep it with your completed CMEC in your logbook or electronically. You need to have it available upon request from FAA. Make sure you have a valid flight review, and you are ready to fly!
Step 1: Get Out Your Most Recent CMEC
With this renewal, you will need your most recent FAA Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC). This will most likely be from your previous BasicMed exam 24 months ago. You will submit the exam information electronically again via post-course form to the FAA for your renewal.
Step 2: Take Online Course
Complete the BasicMed online course and pass the quiz. Then, fill out the online form at the end of the course with your FAA pilot information and the physician’s information from the completed CMEC. Finally, submit the online form and print your course completion certificate.
Step 3: File Documents in Your Logbook
Download your course completion certificate and keep it with your completed CMEC in your logbook or electronically. You need to have it available upon request from FAA. Make sure you have a valid flight review, and you are ready to fly!
Step 1: Get the BasicMed FAA CMEC Form
This is just like apply to BasicMed for the first time. It is resetting your renewal clock. Review if you're still eligible for BasicMed and download a new BasicMed FAA Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC). Complete the self-assessment portion of the form. Remember you must have a current and valid state issued driver’s license.
Step 2: See Your Doctor
Take your Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (from Step 1) and get a BasicMed specific exam by a state-licensed physician. Have your doctor fill out the rest of the exam checklist. You will need this to complete step 3 and will need it again for your next 24-month renewal.
Step 3: Take Online Course
Once you have completed your FAA CMEC from a state licensed physician, take this online course and pass the quiz. You must complete the post-course form to submit your exam information (from Step 2) to the FAA to earn your BasicMed completion certificate.
Step 4: File Documents in Your Logbook
Download your course completion certificate and keep it with your completed CMEC in your logbook or electronically. You need to have it available upon request from FAA. Make sure you have a valid flight review, and you are ready to fly!
What you need to know
Third class medical reform has been an AOPA priority for years, and now it's a reality. By completing four simple steps, eligible pilots can now fly under FAA's BasicMed rules. Review AOPA BasicMed Pilot and Physician Guide (PDF 651 KB) and BasicMed Course FAQs (PDF 284 KB) to see if you're eligible to take advantage of BasicMed. If you held a regular or special-issuance medical anytime on or after July 15, 2006, you are likely eligible to fly under BasicMed.
Step 1: Fill out the pilot self-assessment portion of the checklist form, before your doctor visit. Provide your doctor with the AOPA BasicMed Pilot and Physician Guide (PDF 651 KB) before the exam, if possible.
Step 2: Visit your doctor for an exam specific for your BasicMed requirement. (Past yearly physical or other medical visits can't be used for BasicMed eligibility.) Have your doctor fill out the remaining portion of the FAA Medical Exam Checklist (CMEC). You'll need a BasicMed specific exam at least once every 48-calendar month to the last day of your last exam.
Step 3: After your doctor visit, once you have your completed checklist, take this online course. Use this page to sign up and log-in. (Keep in mind that your account log-in is separate from your AOPA website account.)
Step 4: After successfully completing the course and passing the quiz, you'll be able to print out your BasicMed certificate of completion, which you'll add to your logbook with your completed FAA Medical Exam Checklist. You'll need to retake the BasicMed course, at least once every two years to the end of the month of your last completion, and pass the quiz.
That's it! Make sure you have a current driver's license, valid flight review and you are ready to fly.
Have questions?
Call AOPA's Pilot Information Center at (888) 462-3976, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time or email pilotassist@aopa.org.
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BasicMed Requirements FAQs
Review AOPA BasicMed Course FAQsFAQs
- Why do I need an account, can I just take the course?
Creating an account is required in order to track your course progress. This allows you to exit and re-enter the course at a later time and pick up where you left off.
- What do I do with the BasicMed course completion certificate I received?
You'll need to print it out and keep it in your logbook. When you fly, you'll need to carry a valid state-issued driver's license (and comply with all medical requirements or restrictions on that license) and your pilot certificate. You'll need to have (but not necessarily carry) a logbook containing the completed BasicMed medical examination checklist, as well the certificate showing your most recent completion of the online course. Be sure to store your completion certificate and medical checklist safely, whether electronic or on paper.
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