not much point if the LAME's dont know how to read or interpret the data they have downloaded.
I love how this person lumps all Licensed Engineers in the same boat. This forum does not reflect the knowledge and understanding of ALL Engineers.
Whilst some opinions posted may be closed minded and different to others, it is extremely naive and narrow minded to come to an understanding that all LAME's must therefore share the same views.
There are some of us out there that are both Pilot and LAME and are happy to admit that there is always more to the story, no matter how much you know.
Any engineers that have done certified Diesel training will be very much in tune (pun intended) with reading data streams and interpreting the information from them.
As a side note, I don't know a single piston LAME who could afford to buy a seat on an APS course. Given an opportunity, I would be stoked to sit in on a course irrespective of it's location.