Quiz: BasicMed

BasicMed underwent a significant expansion in November 2024, increasing the number of allowable passengers in a covered aircraft to six (up from five); increasing the allowable number of seats to seven (up from six); and increasing the maxium certificated takeoff weight to 12,500 pounds (up from 6,000 pounds). Test your knowledge of BasicMed in this quiz from Sporty’s Flight Training Central.

What restriction applies to pilots operating under BasicMed with an expired driver’s license? Pilots are not eligible to use BasicMed until the driver’s license is reinstated. There is no restriction as long as the driver’s license was valid when the comprehensive medical examination was completed. You may operate under BasicMed, but you cannot carry passengers. Correct! Wrong! Can you share the expenses of a flight with passengers when operating under BasicMed? No, sharing expenses is not permitted under BasicMed. Yes, sharing expenses is permitted under BasicMed Yes, but the pilot must pay at least their pro rata share of the expenses. Correct! Wrong! A pilot received the comprehensive medical examination on June 15, 2024, to meet the requirements for BasicMed. When must the pilot complete the next comprehensive medical examination to continue operating under BasicMed? June 31, 2026 June 15, 2028 June 30, 2028 Correct! Wrong! What is the maximum indicated airspeed you may fly when operating under BasicMed? 250 knots 200 knots 180 knots Correct! Wrong! Can you fly a multiengine airplane that is authorized to carry eight occupants under BasicMed? No, pilots are not authorized to operate an airplane with more than one engine under BasicMed. No, since it is authorized to carry more than seven occupants. Yes. Correct! Wrong! Who is responsible for the health status of a pilot operating under BasicMed? The pilot The doctor completing the Comprehensive Medical Examination Check (CMEC) An Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Correct! Wrong! Share the quiz to show your results ! Facebook Facebook Just tell us who you are to view your results ! Show my results >> BasicMed You got out of 6 right! Share your results : Facebook Facebook Twitter Google+

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