Second Edition covers sweeping new changes of FAA BasicMed medical rules. Now more flying opportunities than ever before! New FAA BasicMed Rules reduce medical requirements to a driver license, a check up by your personal physician, and an online medical education course. No third class medical certificate required! Allows flying any aircraft up to 6,000 pounds and six seats with no limits on horsepower, number of engines, or gear type. May fly day or night, and not limited to visual conditions if properly instrument rated. No medical exam for Light Sport Flyers! Sport Pilots can take to the air by self-certifying their medical condition and using only a state issued driver license. The Magic of Flying explains new medical rules and more about learning to fly. Read about the many levels of flying and different types of aircraft. Explore the variety of pilot certificates and aircraft groups that are available to the average hobbyist. Sample the thrill of the first flight lesson and learn what student pilots study in ground school. Then you can examine cost explanations and learn to develop a personal estimate. Regardless of your age or experience, there are more sport flying opportunities than ever before.