Another Basic Med Question....

[Njonl]

I’m a private pilot and I was pursuing my instrument rating when I took a break to knock out the written test. My “break” turned into a year absence. During that time, my third class medical lapsed. I had LASIK a few years ago and I really don’t feel like jumping through the hoops needed because my vision is barely 20/40... for that reason, I’m considering Basic Med so I can continue my training and eventually become a CFI. If I do get the Basic Med now, am I able to get my second class medical later on if I decide to jump through all the FAA hoops for my vision stuff? Just curious in case I ever want to use the commercial rating privelages. Thanks for the info!

 

[AggieMike88]

Yes.

There is no penalty for operating under BasicMed and then later returning to the other medical certificate classes.