sedatives
- It is illegal for pilots to fly under the influence of sedating medications
- Substance abuse and dependence requires airmen to be grounded
- Code of Federal Regulations for Airmen
- Medical History and Convictions or Administrative Actions
- Aeromedical Decision Considerations
- Protocol: See Substances of Dependence/Abuse Protocol
- Pharmaceutical Considerations
Sedatives and Aviation do not mix. Similar to driving, there are legal ramifications for those who attempt to fly an airplane while impaired. It is illegal to fly whether the pilot knew or should have known s/he had ingested a sedating medication.