America West Pilots Found Guilty of Operating An Aircraft While Drunk

Two former pilots for America West have been found guilty by a Miami jury of operating an aircraft while under the influence of alcohol. They face up to five years in prison. The two former pilots, Captain Thomas Cloyd and co-pilot Christopher Hughes, were reportedly operating the aircraft after being up all night drinking. They were arrested about three years ago at Miami International Airport after police were told by security screeners that they smelled alcohol on the two pilots. Apparently the screeners got in an argument with the pilots as they tried to take coffee on board the Phoenix-bound flight. * doesn't apply to me" when security wouldn't allow him to take his coffee on board. While on the stand, the witness told the jury, "Today, it's up to you to tell them that s* does apply to them." They have obviously now learned that it does, and get to look forward to doing time. Chris is a staff writer for latest ebusiness news