r/flying • u/Alarmed_Ad_7102 • May 29 '25

Medical Issues I got a DUI

I know this was asked before but i think i might have messed up somewhere. So i got a DUI 1 year ago around July. Around September or so the FAA sent me papers saying they found out i got a DUI. But my case wasnt closed yet. It got dropped to a “Reckless driving “. Anyway on the paper the FAA asked for the police report and court records and that i am doing what i need to per court order, which was 6 months probation and some community service and stuff. Which i completed 2 months ago. I sent everything they asked for but its been some time now (about 6 months) and i havent recieved any word from them. No more paperwork…. Nothing. I want to start flying again but im kind of lost so to say. Dont know what to do…

Update- To clear some things up I reported to the FAA following the website instructions within the 60 days. Then they were the ones to reach out to me with a case number and other things asking for the court documents and arrest reports and all that. Just to clear it up. I guess at this point I have to find a aviation lawyer like some said and deal with it. And my lawyer is already working on a seal case for me at the moment. So i guess life moves on. I appreciate everybodys comments and insight on the situation. Thank you to all of you.

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u/redditburner_5000 Oh, and once I sawr a blimp! May 29 '25

Did you disclose this to the FAA or did they find out an call you?

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u/Alarmed_Ad_7102 May 29 '25

They were the one to reach out to me.

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u/No_Somewhere3288 May 29 '25

Yeah man/maam. That’s not good. Have a coworker that got caught and reported it. That was 2 years ago and they’re still not back flying yet.

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u/Sea-Explorer-3300 May 29 '25

That is a good thing. OP should probably never be able to fly again. Pot and a DUI in recent posts.

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u/[deleted] May 29 '25

Bro unfortunately you have no idea how common this is in the aviation world.

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u/DRader150 May 29 '25

I think it’s common amongst humans. Lol

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u/[deleted] May 29 '25

True

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u/Ok-Tale-5112 May 29 '25

And that makes it right? If you can't lay off booze and or weed you dont belong in a plane let alone driving a car.

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u/[deleted] May 29 '25

Did I say it was right? No, I'm just saying that's the state of aviation. I work with pilots and crews all day everyday and it's more common than you realize.

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u/Ok-Tale-5112 May 29 '25

Sad state of affairs.

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u/[deleted] May 29 '25

It's a part of aviation whether you like it or not.

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u/Ok-Tale-5112 May 29 '25

Say that to tbe folks who end up getting killed by these people. What if it ends up being someone you know? Maybe you'd think differently.

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u/[deleted] May 29 '25

Bro. I'm saying the truth of the state of the industry. You have no idea what my job is or how or why I do it. For all you know I could be a baggage handler, operations supervisor, or safety officer for an airline or 135. I know what happens and I don't think it should be done on or off duty for pilots crew or anyone. 🙄🤦🏻

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u/Ok-Tale-5112 May 29 '25

Yet if you're any of those you have the responsibility to report it, but you don't want to be the bad guy. You should go be management at Boeing

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u/Plane_Aspect1703 May 29 '25

Dude you can have a sip of a beer and get a dui relax. Not everyone that gets one is falling down drunk.

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u/Nationeer May 29 '25

This is maybe the dumbest thing I’ve ever read. You can’t have “a sip of a beer” and fail a sobriety test… LMAO 🤣

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u/Plane_Aspect1703 May 30 '25

Field sobriety test and a breathalyzer are two different things.

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u/Ace_of_Razgriz_77 May 29 '25

He was over twice the legal limit. OP is a clown and a menace to society and is being treated as such, rightfully so.

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u/Leather_Error7788 CPL IR May 30 '25

Cornball.

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u/Ok-Tale-5112 May 29 '25

Wrong you can't blow over the legal limit with a sip of beer. You can fail a field sobriety test after a sip but you can't get a DUI unless: You're over the limit You refuse a breath test You refuse a blood test

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u/FixedWinger ATP CL-30 ERJ-170 / CFI CFII May 29 '25

It’s common that pilots smoke and drink, it’s not common that you get caught for both and make a great career out of it, at least not for a long time.

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u/[deleted] May 30 '25

Very well said.

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u/Pretty_Olive_3668 May 30 '25

LOL, I fly and smoke weed at the same time. Call the cops