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• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 17-15
  Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Hydraulic Fluid › Alcohol

  Alcohol Alcohol impairs the efficiency of the human body. [Figure 17-8] Studies have shown that consuming alcohol is closely linked to performance deterioration. Pilots must make hundreds of decisions, some of them time-critical, during the course ... correct decisions and take the appropriate actions during routine occurrences, as well as abnormal situations. The influence of alcohol drastically reduces the chances of completing a flight without incident. Even in small amounts, alcohol can impair judgment, decrease sense…

• Aeronautical Information Manualp. 8-1-2
  Chapter 8. Medical Facts for Pilots › Section 1. Fitness for Flight › 8-1-1. Fitness For Flight

  crewmember while taking any medication, unless approved to do so by the FAA. d. Alcohol. 1. Extensive research has provided a number of facts about the hazards of alcohol consumption and flying. As little as one ounce of liquor ... bottle of beer or four ounces of wine can impair flying skills, with the alcohol consumed in these drinks being detectable in the breath and blood for at least 3 hours. Even after the body completely destroys a moderate amount…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 1-7
  Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › The Role of the FAA › The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

  Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) The FAA is empowered by regulations to promote aviation safety and establish safety standards for civil aviation. The FAA achieves these objectives under the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which is the codification ... general and permanent rules published by the executive departments and agencies of the United States Government. The regulations are divided into 50 different codes, called Titles, that represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation. FAA regulations are listed under Title…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 17-16
  Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Hydraulic Fluid › Drugs

  pilot with a blood alcohol level of .04 percent or greater after 8 hours cannot fly until the blood alcohol falls below that amount. Even though blood alcohol may be well below .04 percent, a pilot cannot fly sooner than ... hours after drinking alcohol. Although the regulations are quite specific, it is a good idea to be more conservative than the regulations. Drugs The Federal Aviation Regulations include no specific references to medication usage. Two regulations, though, are important…

• 14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight RulesOpen
  14 CFR § 91.1047 Drug and alcohol misuse education program.

  Drug and alcohol misuse education program. (a) Each program manager must provide each direct employee performing flight crewmember, flight attendant, flight instructor, or aircraft maintenance duties with drug and alcohol misuse education. (b) No program manager may use any contract ... attendant, flight instructor, or aircraft maintenance duties for the program manager unless that contract employee has been provided with drug and alcohol misuse education. (c) Program managers must disclose to their owners and prospective owners the existence of a company…

• Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guidep. 49
  Chapter 9: Physiological Factors (Including Drugs and Alcohol) Affecting Pilot Performance › Alcohol

  Ensure adequate sleep the night prior to the flight. Stay physically fit. Alcohol Alcohol impairs the efficiency of the human body. [Figure 9-1] Studies have shown that consuming alcohol is closely linked to performance deterioration. Pilots must make hundreds ... correct decisions and take the appropriate actions during routine occurrences, as well as abnormal situations. The influence of alcohol drastically reduces the chances of completing a flight without incident. Even in small amounts, alcohol can impair judgment, decrease sense…