As an old Army Brat, it's obvious to me.
The current base Commander is using the SCTA for safety because
the USAF has used the SCTA before to do the same job.
If something goes wrong, he can drag the guy who made the original
decision, and his CO, in to share the blame.
Simple it's simple CYA,
Bryan
drmayf wrote:
> I read an short notice about the Brits Steam car challenge arriving at
> Edwards AFB. Couple of things caught my eye...one being that it looks
> like someone forgot tot ell them that it gets hot in the desert, lol.
> The next is that they have fitted safety equipment required by the
> SCTA and that the car will be inspected for safety requirements by the
> SCTA and FIA. I am curious as to why the SCTA would be involved in
> that. Is this to be considered a steam record attempt under SCTA
> auspices and that any record might be set under the SCTA's authority?
> Will any record set be included in the SCTA records even though this
> is not an SCTA venue or event? I hope not, as that would set up a
> precedence that records can be set anywhere instead of the established
> venues. I can see a certificate of speed from the SCTA folk, just
> like for JJ and his H2 car, but not a record even though it mightbe
> over the existing record. An FIA record, sure, but not a SCTA record.
>
> Curious
>
> mayf
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