The FAA has released a final rule on third class medical reform, though it will be several months before pilots can fly under the new program that the agency has named BasicMed. eams of AOPA experts are examining the Jan. 10 announcement, which at first look appears to closely mirror the legislation signed into law on July […]
Medical Reform Legislation: The Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2
The Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 would allow pilots flying recreationally in a wide range of aircraft to no longer obtain a third class medical certificate. The new bill would allow private pilots to make noncommercial VFR and IFR flights in aircraft weighing up to 6,000 pounds with up to six seats. Read more about […]
The Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 legislation introduced in House, Senate
The Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 would allow pilots flying recreationally in a wide range of aircraft to no longer obtain a third class medical certificate. The new bill would allow private pilots to make noncommercial VFR and IFR flights in aircraft weighing up to 6,000 pounds with up to six seats. A group of […]
Drinking Excessively Is Not Necessarily Alcoholism
A new study concludes that the vast majority of Americans who drink excessively are not alcoholics. Drinking excessively causes about 88,000 deaths every year, but the majority of excessive drinkers are not alcoholics, according to a recent government study. The Center for Disease Control found that nine out of 10 excessive drinkers were not actually dependent […]
Barnett Law Offices Secure Victory for General Aviation Pilot with DUI
National FAA pilot defense and aviation attorney, Charles Barnett has secured a victory for one of their general aviation pilot clients accused of intentionally falsifying his Form 8500 application for a medical certificate. The case involved a pilot who had a DUI in the 1980’s for which he had been answering question 18v (concerning arrests, […]