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However, any FAA administrator can give you a random drug test at any time you happen to cross paths, and if you test positive you lose your certificate.
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I highly doubt the above is true. Show me the reg where they can do this to a private pilot.
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You must not have looked very hard, but here ya go: 91.17 paragraph (d)
The question really is, show me a reg that says they can't. Is there a reg that says they can ramp check you? Does it ever happen?
You are right that it is highly unlikely that they would just give you a drug test for no reason, just when you happen to be crossing paths, but if they have any reason at all to belive you might be on drugs, they can and will test you. I've crossed paths with the FAA many times and have never been tested, but I've never given them a reason to.
You might also take a look at 61.15, which in a nutshell states that if you are conviceted of crimes involving drugs, even if the conviction had nothing to do with with flying, your certificate is suspended.
Putting regs aside, what it really comes down to is you have to set your priorites straight. It is a choice. You can fly, or you can use drugs in your spare time. Using drugs while you happen to not be flying is not an option. If it is more important for you to continue using drugs than it is to fly, then your decision is made. If you really want to fly, then you'll decide to give up the drugs.