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My third class medical is expiring this summer. If I decide to switch to BasicMed I realize I need to take the online course. However, do I need to see a doctor right away? Or can I wait 2 more years. Does the 48 month time start on the day of my 3rd class or the day I start BasicMed? I am not clear on that.
Frankly I am in good health and so just getting another 3rd class just seems easier unless I can skip it for a couple more years.
Frankly I am in good health and so just getting another 3rd class just seems easier unless I can skip it for a couple more years.
Charles Mcconkey
Feb '20
No, you cannot mix the two types of physicals. An AME can only issue FAA Medical Certificates, and BasicMed is not an FAA certificate. You cannot convert an FAA Medical "Certificate" to BasicMed. Only state-licensed physicians can issue BasicMed. Since almost all AMEs are state-licensed physicians, they can take off their "AME" hat and put on their "State-licensed physician" hat...and issue the BasicMed. However, many AMEs do not even participate in the BasicMed program...some do, some do not. And to confuse the issue a little more, you can hold both a current 3rd class medical certificate and a BasicMed at the same time.