JerryBaumchen

Hi Heels, My apologies to Reagan. Time to get my memory checked, I guess. Jerry Baumchen PS) Thanks for the correction.

Hi Ron, While I tend to agree with you; it was your guy Reagan who gave this country the 18-yr old vote. He thought they were old enough to have political ideolgies. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Phil, And this: 53 percent agreed with the statement that Donald Trump is too old to work in government Those boomerangs keep coming back at you. How sweet it is, Jerry Baumchen Donald Trump Suffers Polling Blow Over His Age (msn.com)

Hi folks, Well, here is the real Trump: “I was supposed to be nice. They say something happened to me when I got shot. I became nice,” Trump told the crowd. “And when you’re dealing with these people, they’re very dangerous people, you can’t be too nice. So if you don’t mind, I’m not going to be nice. Is that OK?” Did anyone expect him to be nice? Jerry Baumchen Donald Trump blasts Kamala Harris in first rally since Biden exit (thehill.com)

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Hi John, In Reagan's case, I think it was true. Jerry Baumchen

Hi okalb, Here in Oregon, the 'special election' is held the next election cycle. It is not held on some whatever date. Is that how it is in AZ? Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, Well, only if you are a guy. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Wendy, About 4 yrs ago I was in Arizona visiting friends & decided to stop by Rigging Innovations & talk to Sandy Reid. As we talked, I told him about the first time that I met him. It was in 1976, he was travelling around the country with some woman in a fairly large van with some sewing machines setup in the van. He was out, on the road demo'ing/selling SST's. I think Sandy had been a member of the Exitus team. As I recall, they all used SST's. Ah, the old days. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Seth, Well, that did it; you are no longer in the Wonderful World of Engineering. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Wendy, I was discussing this the other day. I do not know how it works in Arizona. In Oregon [ I am pretty sure ], if a US Senator leaves office for any reason, then the appropriate political party [ Dems only in Oregon at this time ] sends their choice to the governor and that is the replacement. Then an election is held at the first opportunity so the entire state can decide who will be the replacement senator. Anyone know the Arizona laws? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, May I suggest that you read Post #71. Jerry Baumchen

Hi tk, As I was saying: Black women ready to be ‘the difference-maker’ in Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign - oregonlive.com Jerry Baumchen

Hi Rob, And, another rumor is that they got a waiver for the Optimum series also; for the same req'ment. Jerry Baumchen PS) And for: They later quietly admitted their error and will never issue another similar waiver. Only good until some FAA-types retire.

Hi Bill, Joe Weber keeps telling us that the Dems need to get down in the mud with the GOP. Has not yet happened. I doubt that you will believe this; but, it is the GOP that is creating all of the garbage, not the Dems. Jerry Baumchen PS) Something about people who live in glass houses.

Hi Bill, And, that is probably the short list. Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, Now, THAT I seriously doubt. She is not my 1st choice. But, when one compares the options, it is a no-brainer. Just about the easiest choice I have ever had. Jerry Baumchen

Hi tk, What I am reading is that her on the POTUS ticket is energizing the 18-34 yr old voters & black women voters. These are two groups who easily sit out elections because they do not like the choices. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Phil, His acceptance speech says it all. He stayed on script ( sounded somewhat rational ) for about 15 minutes; then, could not help himself. The old Trump that we all know so well. As I continue to say: He is his own worst enemy Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Maybe this should be re-titled Who Will Harris Pick? Just saw this: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said he hasn’t talked to Vice President Kamala Harris about being her running mate — but “obviously if if somebody asked, I’d take a serious look at it.” “Look, if they do the polling and it turns out that they need a 49-year-old balding gay Jew from Boulder, Colorado, they’ve got my number,” he told CNN’s Dana Bash. Secret Service director: Harris’ security beefed up - Live Updates - POLITICO Jerry Baumchen

Hi Seth, Welcome to the wonderful world of engineering. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Rob, Re: The old FAA TSO standard was that all reserves had to structurally survive high-speed openings at 254 pounds. There are now 4 versions of TSO C23x under which modern gear is being built. The oldest being C23b. For the Standard Category, the harness had to survive a 'load' of 5,000 lbs. There is a weight vs speed chart in NAS 804 to achieve this. I am of the opinion that the chart will not produce a load of 5,000 lbs. Re: The second problem was descent rate with 254 pounds suspended. It is the 'total velocity' req'ment that is the problem. Re: The smallest reserves have a steady (brakes still set at opening configuration) rate of descent too fast to meet the FAA standard At the 2005 Symposium, I had coffee with one of the 'important' people at PD. He informed me that the PD reserves had an exemption for the 'total velocity' req'ment. It was the first time that I even knew that it was possible to get an exemption. Learn something every day. IMO if you ever drop test a ram air canopy using a dummy, you will quickly learn that you do NOT want to land it without control of it. Jerry Baumchen PS) When I did the strength testing, I used a 400 lb weight & 200 MPH.

Hi Sky, And, some people are no longer considered a 2/3 person. Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, IMO there is a slight, but very slight chance for someone to challenge her for the nomination. With each passing hour, that becomes less likely. I think by Wed she will have it in the bag. I'm thinking that right now, she & her team are keeping a low profile & planning. Once Biden gives the nation his 'fireside chat,' she will be out there going great guns. I would think that right now she is looking around for who she might want on the ticket with her. While I do not think that she is the best option for the Dem's, she will get my vote; and my money. Once again, a ANYONE BUT TRUMP vote. Jerry Baumchen PS) Tick, tick: Live updates: Harris gains support after Biden exits race (thehill.com)

Hi Keith, Re: He is a man of integrity That will be enough of it!!!!!!!!! As I have posted; I am just another voter, nothing else. Jerry Baumchen PS) I could not do a Reply to your post; some glitch with this site.