ORIGINAL: J_R
ORIGINAL: abel_pranger
So the AMA safety rules prohibit people from operating in the safest way they know how, and instead of changing/waiving the safety rules to promote safe operation, AMA says get the CD (their agent) out of the way so the safety rules (their rules) that apply during a sanctioned event (their sanction) don't have to be enforced. Interesting; a different kind of reasoning than the logic I am accustomed to. I am gaining a better understanding of why some CDs have a bit of difficulty in interpreting the policies they are expected to apply.
Aabel
Hey, I just supply information. I am all for compliance with the rules. As far as I am concerned, the turbine guys can comply and do their maidens the day before the event. That's what others do and it is safer than doing maidens in front of a crowd. I didn't create the technicality. I didn't recommend using it. As far as I am concerned, if everyone complied with the intent of the rules, I would be perfectly happy.
I try to post two things. Facts, and my opinions. If it's not clear which is which, let me know and I will make it very clear.
JR-
Not shooting the messenger, just commenting on the message.
I can't help but imagine the situation the CD is in
IF something really bad happened while the CD 'stepped out." You know as well as I and anybody else here that the very first words heard will be, screaming,
"Where in Hell was the go^%*$# CD!!!"
You probably know this too. In management circles, the vernacular definition of Hell is having responsibility without authority.
Abel