[QUOTE=Bahamasflyer;3050960]That's a GREAT way to get pilots who might have a problem to come forward (sarcasm).

WHY in the world would anyone voluntarily come forward if they know, even without a legal incident involving alcohol, that they'll lose their certificate and income for a substantial period of time??

Why?

Talk about an incentive to hide everything!
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Same thing for counseling for things like PTSD. Military says take advantage of counseling as we won't hold it against you for things like a security clearance/ career in general etc. If you do get counseling there's absolutely nothing as far as I can tell from the FAAs perspective to prevent it from potentially affecting your medical.