27 February 2015

Alcohol and Drugs

CAR 602.03 Alcohol and Drugs - Crew Members

  • 8 hours bottle to throttle
  • Zero tolerance for impaired flying

Alcohol consumption can increase the susceptibility of an individual to hypoxia.  Remember, there is no magic cure for removing alcohol from your bloodstream.  Such a reduction can only be attained over the passage of time.  

CAR 602.04 Alcohol and Drugs - Passengers
  • cannot drink your own alcohol (must be served / provided by operator)
  • operator must not serve if passenger is already impaired by drugs/alcohol to extent as to be a safety hazard
  • operator must not allow a person with impaired faculties to board aircraft
    • exception: passenger has been administered drug for medical reasons and is under supervision

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