Yes, recording definitely helps identify things to try, it facilitates the ongoing process of trial and error. Just wish I could figure out the specific thing or things I should be changing to get the combination that unlocks the ability to load up more weight safely.
Seems like a good thing. Helps lead towards a more sympathetic and symbiotic relationship and a stepping stone to peaceful relations between the two countries. Anything that gets them further from a hostile invasion is a step in the right direction.