Medical Certification of Certain Small Aircraft Pilots; physician's statement

[DaleB]

Originally Posted by lr172

Also, let's compare BasicMed to CDL. Would you expect every estate that losses a family member to a Trucking accident to sue the truck manufacturer or their Dr. for Millions of dollars?

Actually... yes. My father was chief engineer and VP of product development for a large trailer manufacturer. Dad spent a good share of his time when he was working, and made a very good living during retirement, serving as an expert witness for trailer manufacturers in lawsuits. Many arose from accidents that were clearly the result of operator error or negligence. No matter -- if there was a wreck, you could bet the trucking company, tractor and trailer manufacturers and anyone else the plaintiffs could think of were going to be sued. I heard and saw the stories, some were hard to believe. He's been gone over a decade now, and Mom still gets an occasional call from a lawyer wanting to know if he can help them out.

So... no, I really son't think the aviation world is unique in this respect.

[RV9Otter]

My current 3rd class expires at the end of this month. I was planning to fly on Basic Med starting May 1, but, the online test still isn't available and the final form that the physician must sign isn't either. I spoke with AOPA folks and they said that the FAA has not told them when these requirements will be available. It will be interesting to see if the FAA issues everything needed for Basic Med by May 1...I'm not holding my breath.

The physician that gave me my 3rd class today said the he would be glad to sign off on a Basic Med physical once the Fed issues the appropriate forms. That was good to hear.

It will be interesting to see how this whole Basic Med thing shakes out.