Drunk pilot arrested

[d328pilot]

Not to get Orwellian on you guys, but does anyone think that one day they'll mandate some form of a breathalyzer?

We already do it in Japan. Although it is not always enforced.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

It doesn't really matter whether he has a disease or a drinking problem - does it?

It's illegal to drive planes drunk. That sounds like a decision to me.

Not when you think you are sober and in effect have lost the ability to tell the difference.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

You obviously have not a clue about the disease. If it were only that easy.

Exactly. Go educate yourself.

Most pilots qualify under the DSM IV good look it up.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

Also FWIW, pilots have one of the highest success rates of recovery, over 80%!
The rest of the population is below 20%....

 

[Colonel Savage]

Not when you think you are sober and in effect have lost the ability to tell the difference.

Are you refering to this part of the story?

He had allegedly been drinking with colleagues the previous night, according to The Sun.
A police source told the newspaper: "He was amazed to be still over the limit in the middle of the day."

He must have been on a real bender the night before to register over the limit early in the afternoon. What's the rule, one hour for one ounce to get it out of your system? He must have finished around midnight with almost a pint in his system.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Peanut butter removes the smell of alcohol from your breath.

...just sayin'.

 

[Whine Lover]

Party ON Wayne.

Dude should go for thje Super-Cok-Tro-No-Myacin.

Flying and drinking have ALWAYS gone together...*************************s hide from it.

Skil de put nose wbhen de bam take alil!

Thuis is what I am TALKINGG AbOUt.

Stupit ******************************s...



YkptWmGllllllll

 

[Whine Lover]

"Peanut butter removes the smell of alcohol from your breath."

Well, that is a sad commentary.

If Professional Pilots must rely on "tidbits" such as these, what does that say about the Profession as a whole?


YKMKR

 

[Redmeat]

The ignorance on this board is astounding.

There are THOUSANDS of airline pilots in the HIMS program or some sort of derivative.

I'm starting to believe that FI really is just a bunch of kids playing flightsim in their parents basement...

 

[flynryan15]

Are you refering to this part of the story?

He had allegedly been drinking with colleagues the previous night, according to The Sun.
A police source told the newspaper: "He was amazed to be still over the limit in the middle of the day."

He must have been on a real bender the night before to register over the limit early in the afternoon. What's the rule, one hour for one ounce to get it out of your system? He must have finished around midnight with almost a pint in his system.

It is true if by won ounce you mean 1 ounce of 100 proof alcohol. A good rule of thumb is a .01 drop in BAC per hr, but this starts after you stop drinking and when your body starts to break down and excrete the alcohol. People with higher amounts of body fat store alcohol longer.

However this does not imply that you will be fit for duty using that chart.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

Yes, HIMS is a great program where the FAA, ALPA (other union), and the airline management actually see eye to eye on.

It is one of those programs you will be happy is there when you need it. (never say never)

 

[ACL65PILOT]

It is true if by won ounce you mean 1 ounce of 100 proof alcohol. A good rule of thumb is a .01 drop in BAC per hr, but this starts after you stop drinking and when your body starts to break down and excrete the alcohol. People with higher amounts of body fat store alcohol longer.

However this does not imply that you will be fit for duty using that chart.

That is assuming that you liver is not shot, and can actually get rid of the alcohol at a standard rate.

 

[Colonel Savage]

...I'm starting to believe that FI really is just a bunch of kids playing flightsim in their parents basement...

HAHAHA!

 

[tomgoodman]

HIMS program

Yes, HIMS is a great program where the FAA, ALPA (other union), and the airline management actually see eye to eye on.

It is one of those programs you will be happy is there when you need it. (never say never)

Quite right. Here's more information if someone you know needs help: http://www.himsprogram.com/

 

[Going2Baja]

I'm not sure what you meant but, based on possible meaning of your post; This isn't sad at all. Get him the hell out. Yeah, maybe give him one chance at some rehab program but, after that, good riddance.

It's sad this individual didn't think of his family and how they would make the mortgage and the put food on the table. It's sad he would rather get wasted with his crew or by himself than keep thing under control. It's sad that he knew of his problem and didn't get help before he got caught. It's sad his f/o didn't call in sick for either of them.

As I said - Sad, just sad!

Baja.