Pilots Can Lose Medical for Multiple DUI’s or Drug Charges

The Code of Federal Regulations, Formerly known as FAR’s, section § 61.15 specifically deals with offenses by pilots involving alcohol or drugs. A conviction for the violation of any Federal or State statute relating to the various actions related to narcotic drugs, marijuana, or depressant or stimulant drugs or substances is grounds for the denial of an application for any certificate, rating, or authorization for a period of up to 1 year after the date of final conviction or a suspension of your ratings. Read more

Authorities bust Orange County Man in U.S.-Canada drug ring

After a two year investigation by federal agencies, police Tuesday broke up an alleged international drug smuggling operation using intercepted e-mails and recorded cell phone calls. A Newport Beach, California business man was allegedly the leader of the import-export drug-trafficking ring. The operation allegedly brought Read more