Medical Certification for Certain Private Pilots

Private pilots may fly certain small aircraft under limited conditions without having to meet FAA medical certification requirements under this new rule. Pilots who meet eligibility requirements and qualify for an FAA medical exemption are limited to small airplanes (turbine or non-turbine) with no more than six seats, a maximum airspeed of 250 kias and a maximum altitude of 18,000 ft msl. The flight may be flown IFR or VFR but may not be for hire or compensation.