Desert7GCBC
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The new MOSAIC rules for general aviation take effect July 26th. My Basic Med medical expires next month and I'm researching whether to renew it or fly under MOSAIC rules with only a U.S. issued drivers license instead of a medical certificate. Interestingly, there doesn't seem to be any requirement to even apply under MOSAIC for a currently licensed pilot.
It looks like any pilot with a Private or above license can fly day VFR (non-commercial) in a MOSAIC approved aircraft. It's restricted to pilot and one passenger even if the aircraft has four seats or more. Flying at night requires at least a Basic Med medical and an endorsement. The good news is that all Citabrias, Decathlons, and Aeroncas are approved. It's all based on stall speeds and even Mooneys are approved. Number of engines and power plant types are not restricted except for rockets! (Even a jet or turboprop might be legal if you could find one that stalls under 60kts. Twin Otter?)
Aircraft with standard airworthiness certificates must still be maintained under Part 43 and Part 61 and can still be used for commercial operations. (I was hoping they might simplify maintenance requirements for little airplanes but "No Cigar".)
Please understand that all of this is somewhat confusing. This is what I've been able to "Noodle Out" that applies to my situation. Comments and corrections are welcome!
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2025/august/14/mosaic-explained-faq
It looks like any pilot with a Private or above license can fly day VFR (non-commercial) in a MOSAIC approved aircraft. It's restricted to pilot and one passenger even if the aircraft has four seats or more. Flying at night requires at least a Basic Med medical and an endorsement. The good news is that all Citabrias, Decathlons, and Aeroncas are approved. It's all based on stall speeds and even Mooneys are approved. Number of engines and power plant types are not restricted except for rockets! (Even a jet or turboprop might be legal if you could find one that stalls under 60kts. Twin Otter?)
Aircraft with standard airworthiness certificates must still be maintained under Part 43 and Part 61 and can still be used for commercial operations. (I was hoping they might simplify maintenance requirements for little airplanes but "No Cigar".)
Please understand that all of this is somewhat confusing. This is what I've been able to "Noodle Out" that applies to my situation. Comments and corrections are welcome!
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2025/august/14/mosaic-explained-faq