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Alcohol and DrugsThe consumption of any drug, including alcohol, can impair your ability to fly an airplane, and with few exceptions the use of drugs is prohibited by the FARs. Before using any drug—even an over-the-counter medicine—review its side effects with your Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).The specific rules governing the use of alcohol and drugs appear in FAR 61.15 and FAR 91.17. Pilots remember these rules with the rhyme "eight hours from bottle to throttle." Other DrugsCaffeine and nicotine may cause problems at high altitudes. People who smoke are more prone to the affects of hypoxia, and those who drink significant amounts of caffeine may find its effect heightened by altitude. |