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GRUMMAN AMERICAN
FOR TRAINING USE ONLY – SECTION 10
MODEL GA-7/COUGAR
SAFETY INFORMATION
10-12
Issued: April 10, 1978
ALCOHOL
Common sense and scientific evidence dictate that you not fly as a crew member while under the influence of
alcohol. Even small amounts of alcohol in the human system can adversely affect judgment and decision making
abilities. FAR 91.11 states “(a) No person may act as a crew member – (1) within 8 hours after the consumption of
any alcoholic beverage.”
Tests indicate that as a general rule, 2 ounces of alcohol at 15,000 feet produces the same adverse effect as 6
ounces at sea level. In other words, the higher you get, “the higher you get.”
DRUGS
Self-medication or taking medicine in any form when you are flying can be extremely hazardous. Even simple
home or over-the-counter remedies and drugs such as aspirin, antihistamines, cold tablets, cough mixtures,
laxatives, tranquilizers, and appetite suppressors may seriously impair the judgment and coordination needed
while flying. The safest rule is to take no medicine before or while flying, except on the advice of your Aviation
Medical Examiner.
SCUBA DIVING
Flying shortly after any prolonged scuba diving could be dangerous. Under the increased pressure of the water,
excess nitrogen is absorbed into your system. If sufficient time has not elapsed prior to takeoff for your system to
rid itself of this excess gas, you may experience the bends at altitudes under 10,000 feet, where most light planes
fly.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the coverage of subjects in this section, the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal
Aviation Administration periodically issue general aviation pamphlets concerning aviation safety, and in greater
detail. These can be obtained at FAA Offices, Weather Stations, Flight Service Stations, or Airport Facilities. These
are very good sources of information and are highly recommended for study. Some of these are titled:
•
Airman’s Information Manual
•
12 Golden Rules for Pilots
•
Weather or Not
•
Disorientation
•
Plane Sense
•
Weather Info Guide for Pilots
•
Wake Turbulence
•
Don’t Trust to Luck, Trust to Safety
•
Thunderstorms – TRW
•
IFR VFR Either Way Disorientation Can be
Fatal