[dd_roger]

> We don't have any evidence that there was any safety concern here; the FAA has not said that.

That this particular violation didn't lead to any incident doesn't invalidate the need for licenses and the obligation to respect them.

"This particular instance of me driving 200 mph on a public road didn't result in any accident so no big deal right, speed limits are useless"

[jiofih]

What exactly was “this particular violation”? You’re knee-jerk reacting and missing the point - there is likely no actual concern other than fitting the mold of some decade old rules regarding once-a-year launches. Both parties are aware of that.