Originally Posted by
BMEP100
Is there anything good that comes from drinking in a bar on a layover?
If you are an airline pilot with something hanging between your legs, you are easily target acquired when you sit down at that bar.
Classmate of mine, had a few drinks with a lovely gal on a layover. Woke up next morning in his room, wallet and Rolex missing. Of course he had to explain to wife why he missed his trip, lost the Rolex etc... Marriage ended.
One of our F/O's was arrested for raping a F/A in her room on a layover. He claimed they were drunk and it was consensual. Lost his career and did hard time.
Another pilot and lady friend were found in hotel hot tub, drunk and doing it, by a 13 year old daughter of another guest. Guess how that ended.
Squadron mate of mine got reduced in rank for a bar fight with an enlisted man, both drunk. He retired as an O-3.
They all started in a layover bar, with alcohol.
Save your drinking for home.
I don’t know, I’ve had some pretty good times going out with the crew on overnights. I don’t think you need to be a “slam clicker” to stay out of jail. Personally, I practice safety in numbers and only go out if a few or more of the crew are going. I’m not the sex police and certainly not telling people how to spend their overnights but if you’re married (or not) and you’re drinking heavily with someone without anyone else around, you’re definitely putting yourself in a situation for trouble to come find you.