New Medical/Alcohol Rule - FYI

[Way2Broke]

You sure about this? it might be if you are 4' 2" and weigh 60 pounds. For the typical adult male, it's going to take more than three normal beers to blow .08.

You may be completely correct, but I'm too lazy to do the research. If you have a source, I'd like to se it.

As for the .04, I'm guessing it's in conjunction with flying, not driving.

Here is a chart, 4 beers and even a 200 pound man is over the limit. And this is with a perfectly healthy liver too.

http://www.brad21.org/bac_charts.html

Here is a what a "drink" is. 1 "drink" is alot less that the typical serving at most bars. Especially if you know the bartended.

http://www.brad21.org/what_is_a_drink.html

I hope everyone learns from this, without having to learn the hard way. The days of a cop just following you home or having you call a friend are over. DUIs are big money makers for most states.

 

[UndauntedFlyer]

Please correct me if you think I am wrong here!

Correct me I am wrong here but it seems to me that there is little to be concerned about here. What this seems to say to me is that if the DOT does a test, such as a random test as might be preformed on a 121/135 crew member before or after a flight, then that where this rule applies. Only then does the .04 apply and not if that is blown during a motor vehicle traffic stop.

New Rule:

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Mental standards for a second-class airman medical certificate are:
(b) No substance abuse within the preceding 2 years defined as:

(2) A verified positive drug test result, an alcohol test result of 0.04 or greater alcohol concentration, or a refusal to submit to a drug or alcohol test required by the U.S. Department of Transportation or an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation;

 

[Metro752]

I would correct you if you were wrong but you do not seem to be wrong, and that is excellent!

 

[ultrarunner]

So if I am I interpreting this correctly, then if I have 2 beers with my buddies, get in my car to drive home, get stopped for an inop brake light and blow a 0.05% BAC, that the FAA can suspend or revoke my medical

No, .04 is not an alcohol driving offense. It's the aviation threshold.

 

[SiuDude]

Praise the administrator!

Correct me I am wrong here but it seems to me that there is little to be concerned about here. What this seems to say to me is that if the DOT does a test, such as a random test as might be preformed on a 121/135 crew member before or after a flight, then that where this rule applies. Only then does the .04 apply and not if that is blown during a motor vehicle traffic stop.

New Rule:

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Mental standards for a second-class airman medical certificate are:
(b) No substance abuse within the preceding 2 years defined as:

(2) A verified positive drug test result, an alcohol test result of 0.04 or greater alcohol concentration, or a refusal to submit to a drug or alcohol test required by the U.S. Department of Transportation or an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation;

 

[J.C.Airborne]

I recently had a very good friend of 15 years die due to her carelessness with alcohol. She drove drunk and died and almost took someone with her. Lucky the other person survived and is now fine, but my point is, it doesnt matter what the legal limit is, you shouldnt have ANY amount of alcohol in your system and drive, because the whole point of alcohol is you dont know when your thinking rationally. Its not safe and it demonstrates an unsafe nature and attitude that can be devestating when mixed with the culture surrounding general aviation or professional aviation. Naturally this topic has hit close to home for me, and while many may argue that they are "fine" after a few, do you really know when your fine and when your not? Its best not to take chances with your life or those of innocent people. Drunk driving does kill, and its not just being drunk that can kill either. Being under the influence, even a little influence can be a terrible mistake. For one, alcohol makes many people tired and there is a greater chance of them falling asleep at the wheel, and second you dont have to be drunk to have your reactions slowed, studies have shown that alcohol, even in moderation significantly slows your reaction time. My question i guess is...why would anyone want to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while impaired, driving is a highly complicated task that should only be performed when you are at your peak. If your driving when your not at your peak, it again demonstrates a lack of concern for safety which i feel constitutes a right of the FAA to revoke your license. Just my two cents.