Federal Aviation Regulations Practice Test

To qualify for BasicMed, from whom must you have received a comprehensive examination?

1. A military physician

2. A state-licensed physician

3. An FAA-designated physician

4. A family doctor

The correct answer is: A state-licensed physician

To qualify for BasicMed, the comprehensive medical examination must be conducted by a state-licensed physician. This requirement ensures that the physician is authorized to practice medicine in the state where the examination takes place and is recognized for their qualifications and adherence to medical standards. BasicMed was established to allow pilots to fly certain aircraft without the need for a traditional medical certification from the FAA, simplifying the process while still ensuring pilot fitness through oversight by a qualified physician. By stipulating a state-licensed physician, the regulations aim to maintain a level of safety and accountability, as these practitioners are subject to state medical licensing boards and their standards. Options that suggest a military physician or an FAA-designated physician are not acceptable because they do not align with the policies established for BasicMed. A family doctor may indeed be a state-licensed physician, but the specific reference to "state-licensed" emphasizes the requirement rather than limiting it to an individual’s personal family doctor.