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Jedi_Cheese

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I have some questions about how to find an aviation lawyer that can awnser some questions about forms (FAA medical, 8710, and reporting under 61.15a/b). Specifically, I am wondering about a minor consumption and the reporting requirements (if any of you know what they are or have gone through this before, I am all ears).
 
minor consumption and the reporting

You're kiding, right?

Never admit to the consumption of anything but FAR's!
 
It has to be disclosed on your medical, but I'm not sure how much of a timeframe you have. Next time you get a medical, make sure you report it.
 
AOPA legal help

If you are an AOPA member, you can call the "800" number for free, confidential legal advice.
 
I am a member of AOPA but the legal plan is an extra. I will look into talking to legal eagle.
 
What are your questions?

I'm assuming from your mention of Minor consumption that it was just that, Minor consumption of alcohol, nothing to do with driving. In that case, take a look at 61.15

paragraph (a) deals specifically with "Narcotic drugs, Marajuana, or depressant or stimulant drugs or substances" so it is not applicable to a minir consuming alcohol.

Paragraph (b) deals with violations of 91.17 which prohibits operating aircraft under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and 91.19 which prohibits the carriage of Narcotic drugs, Marajuana, or depressant or stimulant drugs or substances. Obviously paragraph (b) has no relevance to minor consumption of alcohol.

PAragraphs c,d,e and f all concern "motor vehicle actions" and you have given no indication that a motor vehicle action is involved, so they have no relevance ... if you haven't given us the full story and a motor vehicle action is involved, you have 60 days fom your conviction or suspension to report it to the FAA, note, you *must* make a specific report to the FAA at the address listed in 61.15(e). It is not sufficient to report a motor vehicle action on a medical application, even if the medical application is within 60 days.

Anyway, if your case is simply minor consumption with no motor vehicle issues, 61.15 isn't applicable. You are required, however, to report it on your next medical application under item w, History of nontraffic convictions (misdemanor or felony)
 

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