Something FRC GDC could learn from VRC GDC

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Originally Posted by scca229

I think the biggest problem is that way too many teams have engineers and mentors doing most of the actual build to the point where during inspections, the kids kepp turning to the adults present because the kids didn't have a clue as to what the functions were of the various systems when asked by the inspector (me for one event this year). I personally think only students should be allowed in the inspection area just like the question box, but that is for another post.

Big Al taught me to start an inspection by asking for the various systems' student leads and asking everyone else - especially adults - to leave the pit. If you don't want to talk to the adults, don't. I suspect you'll be pleasantly surprised. In 5 years of inspecting I can only recall 2 inspections that turned into me talking significantly to adults.