SESKStuff Everyone Should Know
SESK: Stuff Everyone Should Know · sesk.info/pilot-basicmed-passenger-limit

Under BasicMed rules in effect today, how many passengers may a pilot carry?

No more than 6 passengers, in an aircraft authorized for up to 7 occupants.

Start playing free

  1. No more than 3 passengers
  2. No more than 6 passengers ✔
  3. No passengers at all

Why: BasicMed allows an aircraft authorized to carry up to 7 occupants with a maximum takeoff weight up to 12,500 pounds, flown with no more than 6 passengers on board.

Huh, didn't know that: BasicMed also requires a valid U.S. driver's license and compliance with its medical conditions.

The dad joke
BasicMed lets me take six passengers. That's six people who will hear my jokes whether they like it or not.
Like this card?
Play the game

References

Answer: No more than 6 passengers. BasicMed allows an aircraft authorized to carry up to 7 occupants with a maximum takeoff weight up to 12,500 pounds, flown with no more than 6 passengers on board.

  1. 14 CFR 61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-61.113
    is operated with no more than 6 passengers on board
    Checked 2026-10-09.

Think this answer is wrong? Tap "Challenge this answer" on the card in the game and tell us why.

Test yourself in the game

Flying & DronesUnder BasicMed, how often must a pilot get a comprehensive medical exam from a state-licensed physician?Flying & DronesUnder BasicMed, how often must a pilot complete the medical education course?Flying & DronesFor private pilot privileges, how long does a third class medical last if you were under 40 at the exam?

That's stuff everyone should know.