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Introduced
02/25/2015
02/25/2015
In Committee
02/25/2015
02/25/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015 Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue or revise FAA medical certification regulations to ensure that an individual may operate as a pilot of a covered aircraft without regard to any medical certification or proof of health requirement otherwise applicable under federal law if the flight meets certain criteria and the individual: (1) possesses a valid state driver's license, (2) complies with applicable medical requirements associated with that license, (3) is transporting five or fewer passengers, and (4) is operating under visual or instrument flight rules. Defines "covered aircraft" as an aircraft that: (1) is not authorized under federal law to carry more than six occupants, and (2) has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of no more than 6,000 pounds. Prohibits the Administrator from taking enforcement action against a pilot of a covered aircraft for not holding a valid third-class medical certificate if the pilot and the flight meets such requirements, unless the Administrator has published final regulations in the Federal Register.
AI Summary
This bill, the General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015, directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update regulations so that pilots of certain small aircraft, defined as "covered aircraft" (those not authorized to carry more than six occupants and with a maximum takeoff weight of 6,000 pounds or less), can fly without a specific FAA medical certificate if they meet several conditions. These conditions include possessing a valid state driver's license and adhering to its medical requirements, transporting five or fewer passengers, operating under visual or instrument flight rules, and not flying for compensation, above 14,000 feet, outside the U.S. (unless authorized), or at speeds over 250 knots. The bill also prohibits the FAA from taking enforcement action against pilots of these covered aircraft for lacking a third-class medical certificate if they meet these criteria, until final regulations are published.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
John Boozman (R)*,
Kelly Ayotte (R),
Joe Donnelly (D),
James Inhofe (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Pat Roberts (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 02/25/2015)
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