Yes, because alchohol is SOOOO evil that consuming it while even spectating flying will result in a bloodbath.

Lighten up, for real.

Some old guy with fading vision or poor hearing can fly...but somone whos drinking just watching is more dangerous...good call.

This guy isnt a troll, hes realistic...this forum is filled with "OMG THE PLANE IS GOING TO SLAUGHTER EVERYONE IN A 10 MILE RADIUS" rediculous attitude.

At some point in the last 10 years in America, it has gotten to the point that people cant differenciate between drinking and being drunk. I dont use tobacco products...but i used to dip, i would get lighthead for 3 or 4 minutes from the niccotine rush...but i could fly at your feild probably, right? Yet im a big dude, i can clear 6 cans of beer and not even get a slight buzz...(which is why i dont drink beer...) ... but if you see me take a drink of beer...im DANGEROUS!!!! OH NO...call the EMS now, people are GOING TO DIE!!! RAHHHHHH!!!

Rules are good when used with good judgement, blanket rules are never a good idea though...ever...

This is a toy/game/hobby ... its meant to be fun. When people start to regulate every aspect of it, it becomes not so fun...

Im not saying let someone fly drunk or even buzzed, but if somone is done flying for the day, let them sit back and enjoy a cold drink, as long as they are old enough, i cant see the harm.