Whether An Airline Pilot Or A Recreational Flyer, Alcohol And Drugs Just Don’t Mix With Flying
Piloting an aircraft under the influence of alcohol or drugs is obviously a stupid thing to do, and the FAA addresses this in FAR 91.17. The rule starts by saying a pilot may not fly in less than 8 hours after consuming alcohol. Of course, 8 hours may not be enough time to “sober-up,” so the FAA adds that if the blood/alcohol concentration is .04 or greater, it is also against the rules to fly.
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