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Old 20th Oct 2008, 08:27
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Bailed until January because it takes 6 weeks for the blood samples to be analyzed. The breath sample machines at the police stations are not accurate enough to provide a reliable reading at the very low values that represent the limit for flying.

The breathalyzer used on the flightdeck is the same as is used at the roadside for car drivers. It is very basic and inaccurate for lower value readings.
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