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ProfessorGAC

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13. Is There A Legal Limit For Pilots?

Reply to WHITT (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 3, 2022, 10:54 AM

Mar 2022

Other than zero, that is.
For driving, the limit is 0.08. Is that 0.04 for pilots?
If so, I'd think it should be none!
The majority of pilots are working when they're flying. Drinking on the job seems it should be an absolute no.

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