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Microlight » Human Factors » Alcohol

Alcohol

Effects of Alcohol on Pilot Performance

Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant.

It can adversely affect:

  • judgement and decision-making;
  • coordination and balance;
  • reaction time;
  • concentration; and
  • general flying performance.

 

These effects can be particularly dangerous in an emergency or other high-workload situation.

The effects of alcohol may continue even after the alcohol itself has been eliminated from the bloodstream. A pilot suffering from the after-effects of alcohol, including a hangover, may still be unfit to fly.

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