That's a great thread Hawk.. thanks for posting it. Certainly saves a lot of pointless discussion here.
I know we're trying to create a certain impression
here.. but to say pilots are teetotal is riduculous. Whilst i'm not a commercial pilot i've know many in the last 20 years ranging from senior Captains of national airlines to instructors to those a year or 2 into airline careers and i don't think i;ve ever met a non-drinker. I think the likes of Tristar's arguments would be much more credible if i they didn't make such proclamations.