Pilot Arrested, Suspected of Being Drunk

TorontoGuy · Post by **TorontoGuy** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 2:20 pm

Kilo-Kilo wrote:Perhaps the results would be different if the SIM was in a herc at 9000 ASL compared to whatever elevation the test took place.

Or a car stopped in a spotcheck. No impairment after a few drinks? Come on! Who believes that! Is he actually trying to justify drinking and flying(driving?)

cyyz · Post by **cyyz** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 2:46 pm

TorontoGuy wrote:Not sure why you laugh. If you've been drinking heavily, 24 hours to clear your system is accurate.

For "heavily" the AIM states 48 hours should be taken.....

So a glass of wine for dinner, and you shouldn't be flying in the morning!!!

Kilo-Kilo · Post by **Kilo-Kilo** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 2:53 pm

cyyz wrote: So a glass of wine for dinner, and you shouldn't be flying in the morning!!!

Substitute "glass" with "tumbler". (insert happy smiley imoticon here)