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Skubajet 06-12-2014 06:45 PM

Bottle to throttle rule
 
I just saw that the US Airways alcohol rule has shifted from 12 hours to the FAA rule of 8 hours bottle to throttle. Out of curiosity, did this come from AA or is this a change for them too?

cactiboss 06-12-2014 06:50 PM


Originally Posted by Skubajet (Post 1663629)
I just saw that the US Airways alcohol rule has shifted from 12 hours to the FAA rule of 8 hours bottle to throttle. Out of curiosity, did this come from AA or is this a change for them too?

Comes from AA.

Yoda2 06-12-2014 06:55 PM

Wouldn't it be 24Hrs if it came from AA?

80ktsClamp 06-12-2014 06:56 PM


Originally Posted by Yoda2 (Post 1663635)
Wouldn't it be 24Hrs if it came from AA?

That's for first officers. Additionally, they have to update their captain every 15 minutes on their level of sobriety.

ShyGuy 06-12-2014 07:03 PM

What's the Throttle to Bottle rule? Just how soon after landing can you drink up? :D

450knotOffice 06-12-2014 07:06 PM

LOL!

Nah, the FM-1 simply re-states the FAR, and then goes on to state that the company limit is .02. That's it. Basically, AA puts the onus on us - as adults - to police ourselves. Imagine that. ;)

450knotOffice 06-12-2014 07:07 PM


Originally Posted by ShyGuy (Post 1663642)
What's the Throttle to Bottle rule? Just how soon after landing can you drink up? :D

As soon as the uniform comes off, dude. :D

badflaps 06-12-2014 07:13 PM


Originally Posted by ShyGuy (Post 1663642)
What's the Throttle to Bottle rule? Just how soon after landing can you drink up? :D

I'll sell you my phony cell flask.:D

bigscrillywilli 06-13-2014 10:41 AM

You just need to wear a neon vest at the bar if you want to drink from the 12-8 hour range.

UNDPilot 06-14-2014 08:20 AM


Originally Posted by Skubajet (Post 1663629)
I just saw that the US Airways alcohol rule has shifted from 12 hours to the FAA rule of 8 hours bottle to throttle. Out of curiosity, did this come from AA or is this a change for them too?

This changed with RC1 a few months back.


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