No, pilots are not allowed to chew tobacco.
According to the provided reference, all tobacco products, including chewing tobacco, are prohibited for pilots. This is "for good reason" suggesting safety and health concerns are paramount.
Here's a summary of why tobacco use is restricted for pilots:
- Prohibition of all tobacco products: The reference explicitly states that all tobacco products are prohibited for use by pilots.
- Hypoxia Risk: The reference mentions that a pilot with a smoking habit is more susceptible to hypoxia, which poses a significant threat to everyone on board. While it specifically mentions smoking, this underlying health risk likely extends to other forms of tobacco use.
