To qualify for BasicMed a pilot must possess which document?

• A. A current and valid U.S. driver's license
• B. A current FAA medical certificate
• C. A passport
• D. A state-issued photo ID

Answer: (A)

Under BasicMed, you don’t need an FAA medical certificate if you meet several conditions, and having a current, valid U.S. driver's license is a key one. This license serves as the required government-issued ID and proof of eligibility for BasicMed. Without a valid driver's license, you wouldn’t qualify for BasicMed and would need to pursue the standard medical certificate route. A current FAA medical certificate isn’t required under BasicMed, since the program allows operation without it, provided you meet the course, exam, and other criteria. A passport or state-issued photo ID alone doesn’t meet the stated requirement because the rule specifies a valid U.S. driver's license as the necessary document.