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Flying is an environment where the pilot’s senses, coordination and mental faculties are vital to the safe conduct of a flight. Getting airborne having taken something that might impair one’s flying ability is a complete anathema to the vast majority of aviators so it is vital that we look at ourselves and our fellow pilots to recognise those who might need help.
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The Bay of Bothnia.
An Aero DC3.
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The crash site of Aero 311.
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The JAL 8054 DC8 Freighter.
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The DC8 crash site.
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The Aeroflot Flight 821 crash site.
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