Originally Posted by
howardhughes8
This statement is so stereotypical and uninformed. Just because you made one bad decision during one drinking day doesn’t mean you have a disease. Heck, 90% of pilots have a disease based on this comment. ANYONE can have a “fun” night/day that can lead to a bit too much without doing it on a regular basis. So unless you know this person, assuming he/she has a “disease” is just plain dumb. It’s like the person who gets a DUI because he simply had ONE night of too much to drink, and got caught in an unfortunate situation.
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with all due respect, you are the one who is uninformed.
as professional pilots, we all know that our careers (and freedom) are at risk if you push the limits, which are clear, and very low.
If you have a "fun" night and fail to call in sick, then you have made a life changing error in judgement.
The FAA and criminal justice authorities have ZERO tolerance for these errors.
If a "night of fun" is worth more than your career, reputation, and freedom, then you likely have a serious problem.
Get help before you get caught.