Just been talking to my GP about alchohol levels.
The aviation profession (the ones under the new law) will now have to watch which aftershave is used, which toothpaste and mouthwash is used, and the food they eat. All these products contain alchohol which could take them over the limit.
Scenario1: Captain lands at destination and prepares for next sector, eats beef and ale pie for dinner, then goes to get ready for flight, brushes teeth, has a mouthwash and puts on aftershave. The Captain is now over the limit. This is due to the natural production of alchohol by the body plus the extra alchohol additives from normal life. This Captain has not had a drink, but over the limit.
Scenario2: Captain orders his in flight meal. Is there any alchohol used in preparation for the meal? If so then why is this not being looked at?
As aviation professionals we are being too highly scrutinised.
From now on, before a flight, do not brush your teeth, do not eat food, do not use a mouthwash and do not put aftershave on. If you do you could be over the limit