Changes to BasicMed
Interesting changes are just around the corner that stand to effect pilots currently flying under BasicMed or those considering switching over to BasicMed. On May 16th, 2024, President Biden signed into law the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. Section 828 of this document details the expansion of BasicMed. For those with similar attention spans as mine, I will summarize below.
These changes are scheduled to take effect 180 days after the act was signed into law or when the FAA updates it’s regulations, whichever occurs first. 180 days after May 16th would be November 12th 2024 for those calendar-less among us.
Scholarship Applications Opening September 9th 2024!
The AOPA Foundation Scholarship Program offers many types of aviation scholarships. From earning a primary certificate, to career advancement, to gaining additional ratings, we have scholarships to support nearly all aviation aspirations. Information on the application process and individual scholarships can be found, here. Note, the 2024 program is closed but the application for 2025 will be available on September 9th 2024 at the link above.
For a great read about legal and tax considerations effecting new and existing clubs click here and for this months Safety Section click here.
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