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Old 28th Dec 2014, 11:16
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LIMA OR ALPHA JUNK

 
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Well said A and C.

Fatigue and stress pose a far greater problem to aviation than alcohol. A pilot is far more likely to go sick if he suspects he is close to the alcohol limit for whatever reason than for tiredness/fatigue.

I have guarded sympathy for those who have used alcohol through addiction or stress, quite probably to sleep, and have been caught and imprisoned and lost everything.

The industry needs to wake up to the real issue.
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