"Gotcha" questions
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There was a story floating around the RWEC a week or so ago about the confirmation hearings for the appointee to head the FAA. One senator, I forget who, started asking the candidate about all kinds of regulations that the FAA has in place, frequently using acronyms.
I found the questioning to be kind of off-base. You can't expect an administrator to know the minutiae of all these regulations. That's what lower-level jobs do. His job is to make sure that others to theirs.
Link to videoThe nominee eventually withdrew.
Perhaps these questions were appropriate, but I have to wonder. Maybe @Copper can chime in here.
Having said that, the US Interior Secretary was bore congress, and she demonstrated a remarkable lack of knowledge about the push for electric vehicles. I would think that she would be aware, as secretary of the interior, where cobalt, lithium, graphite are important in the transition, and had no clue where they come from (hint: C**na).
The Department of the Interior...
He (Hawley) noted the Interior Department withdrew 225,504 acres in the Superior National Forest in Minnesota from consideration for new mine leasing. The Washington Examiner noted in January the move will have the effect of “cutting off the mineral-rich area from future development and likely killing a major mining project in the works.”
The forest happens to include the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which is a popular destination for hikers.
In a statement, Haaland said, “Protecting a place like Boundary Waters is key to supporting the health of the watershed and its surrounding wildlife, upholding our Tribal trust and treaty responsibilities, and boosting the local recreation economy.”
The Institute for Energy Research noted a major project was planned in the area to mine crucial minerals such as copper, nickel, and cobalt. Additionally, it stated 88% of the United States’ cobalt reserves are found in the Superior National Forest.
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G George K referenced this topic on
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I'd question their appropriateness too, but they do speak to whether or not the nominee has any qualifications whatsoever to lead this organization. I'd need to look more at what his qualifications might be. Life experience, maybe.
OK, I looked him up. I'm also not sure he is quite qualified for that position. Some sketchy stuff, unproven but troubling, and very little aviation experience.
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Having said that, the US Interior Secretary was bore congress, and she demonstrated a remarkable lack of knowledge about the push for electric vehicles. I would think that she would be aware, as secretary of the interior, where cobalt, lithium, graphite are important in the transition, and had no clue where they come from (hint: C**na).
The Department of the Interior...
He (Hawley) noted the Interior Department withdrew 225,504 acres in the Superior National Forest in Minnesota
I heard Senator Hawley in a long form discussion with Jordan Peterson recently. If Hawley isn't a principled person, he does a good job of pretending to be one. He is definitely thoughtful. I was impressed.
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- nextgen airspace, gps for pilots
- adsb
- basic med limits
- what causes spin/stall
- 6 types special use airspace
- 3 aircraft certs as part of manufacturing
- type, production, airworthiness certs
The administrator should be able to discuss the first 4 items, any pilot would be expected to be familiar.
Items 5 & 6 are a little more obscure but certainly part of the job. I would expect him to be familiar at the latest after a few months on the job.
They were Gotcha questions because the guy is obviously not in the business and the congressman knew it.
