Originally Posted by
aa73
And that's exactly the issue with alcoholics! MANY TIMES THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN OR HOW TO "SET THE MUG DOWN." No different than any other addict who can't stop.
I'm not judging this pilot either. If it turns out he's not alcoholic and drank irresponsibly, that's another issue and I agree with your above statement. But if he is one, I really wish all of you who have never understood this disease inform yourselves on how difficult it is to catch it in time.
While I agree that alcoholism is a disease, there are many diseases that disqualify you from being a pilot. I firmly believe this should be one of them. Tough stance, but the responsibilities of this profession are what they are. I hope this person gets the help he needs. I also hope that he never sets foot in the cockpit again.