1. Importance of honesty and responsibility in the aviation industry, specifically with regards to alcohol consumption by pilots. 2. Personal experience with emergency landing due to mechanical issues while working with a co-pilot who had consumed alcohol before the flight. 3. Emphasis on following protocol and waiting at least 12 hours after consuming alcohol before taking control of the plane to ensure safety. 4. Encouragement for all pilots to maintain honesty in everything they do, from filling out logs to reporting concerns, as it leads to respect within the community and ultimately makes flying safer for everyone involved.

As a seasoned pilot who has navigated through many challenging skies, I was intrigued when I heard about two former Japan Airlines pilots being suspended for lying about excessive drinking before a flight. It got me thinking about the importance of honesty and responsibility in our line of work.

As someone who has dedicated their life to flying, I know how vital it is to follow the rules regarding alcohol consumption. The regulations are there for a reason - to ensure the safety of everyone on board. When we break those rules or lie about our actions, we not only put ourselves at risk but also jeopardize the lives of others.

I remember one time when I was working with my co-pilot, we had to make an emergency landing due to some mechanical issues. We were both in good spirits and feeling rather jovial during that flight, which is why we decided to have a drink or two before we took off again. It turned out that there was a slight delay because of the extra paperwork needed for the incident report. However, I made sure to wait at least 12 hours after finishing my drink before taking control of the plane.

That experience taught me the importance of following protocol and staying vigilant even when things get tricky. In our line of work, mistakes can have dire consequences, which is why we need to be honest with ourselves and follow guidelines without exception.

As a moral of this story, I want to encourage all my fellow pilots to maintain honesty in everything they do - from filling out flight logs to reporting any issues or concerns that might arise during their shifts. With integrity comes respect within our community, and ultimately helps make flying safer for everyone involved.

So let's keep the skies above us safe by always telling the truth about what goes on inside those cockpits! Let's show our passengers (and ourselves) that we take this job very seriously indeed - no shortcuts allowed when lives depend upon it every single day.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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