MacCool
Well Known Member
I have a Class III medical, but it comes with a Special Issuance for a minor issue that can easily be cleared with medication adjustment. I'd just as soon switch to Basic Med, but I'm not quite clear on what to do with the Special Issuance. Do I need to clear that up first? The FAA wants the Special Issuance issue (thyroid) addressed by my regular doctor every two years, so that and the class III renewal dates happen at the same time. Do I need to see my AME to get the SI lifted before going to my regular doctor for the Basic Med? Or do I just go ahead with the Class III and then switch to Basic Med after the SI is lifted (assuming it is)? Or are the SI and Basic Med two separate issues (can I get Basic Med with SI in place)?
(I'd ask my AME, but he's out of town for awhile).
(I'd ask my AME, but he's out of town for awhile).