Originally Posted by
Sliceback
People who study this think pilots live a long time...because they do.
I know pilots like to think they're invulnerable. But you focused on hard drugs, and didn't mention cigarettes and alcohol. Both of which are consumed readily by pilots.
Your observations are anecdotal and biased. If anything, pilots are at the average, or a bit below. The circadian disruption alone is enough to bring down the average.