---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 05/24/08: 17 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:06 AM - I will not quit (Dan) 2. 09:06 AM - I will not quit (Dan) 3. 09:47 AM - Re: I will not quit (Dave Nellis) 4. 09:57 AM - Re: I will not quit (Jerry Springer) 5. 11:27 AM - Re: I will not quit (Frank Stringham) 6. 11:39 AM - Re: I will not quit (Ed Anderson) 7. 12:45 PM - Re: I will not quit (Dale Ensing) 8. 04:23 PM - Re: I will not quit (jan) 9. 05:45 PM - Re: I will not quit (Bruce Gray) 10. 06:09 PM - Re: I will not quit (Ken Cantrell) 11. 06:17 PM - Re: I will not quit (davcor@comcast.net) 12. 06:17 PM - Re: I will not quit (davcor@comcast.net) 13. 07:22 PM - Re: I will not quit (Frank Stringham) 14. 07:49 PM - Re: I will not quit (Reginald C. Smith, Sr.) 15. 08:33 PM - Re: I will not quit (Carl Bell) 16. 08:49 PM - Re: Nose Dragger V Tail Dragger was (I will not quit) (Bob Perkinson) 17. 11:30 PM - Re: I will not quit (Fiveonepw@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:06:30 AM PST US From: Dan Subject: RV-List: I will not quit I had a week moment,,,, with a 2 year old QB-8 in the garage which I look at every day but had not worked much in about a year. I'd been busy with work and life I had lost interest and motivation to get back into the project. I decided to sell it. When my 11 year old daughter found out she was astounded and asked a simple question "Why are you going to quit? I thought you wanted to build the plane" Simply put,, never give up So I will build, and not just for me,, I went out dusted it off and built a simple rewarding thing like build the front seat, I'm back on a roll, in the grove, it will fly, Dan Lake Stevens WA -8 Reserved N728RV I will never give up, it will fly ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:06:30 AM PST US From: Dan Subject: RV-List: I will not quit I had a week moment,,,, with a 2 year old QB-8 in the garage which I look at every day but had not worked much in about a year. I'd been busy with work and life I had lost interest and motivation to get back into the project. I decided to sell it. When my 11 year old daughter found out she was astounded and asked a simple question "Why are you going to quit? I thought you wanted to build the plane" Simply put,, never give up So I will build, and not just for me,, I went out dusted it off and built a simple rewarding thing like build the front seat, I'm back on a roll, in the grove, it will fly, Dan Lake Stevens WA -8 Reserved N728RV I will never give up, it will fly ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:47:34 AM PST US From: Dave Nellis Subject: Re: RV-List: I will not quit I told my wife the only way my plane will not fly is if I die first. Build on! Dave Nellis 7A Slider-wings --- Dan wrote: > I had a week moment,,,, with a 2 year old QB-8 in > the garage which I look at every day but had not > worked much in about a year. I'd been busy with work > and life I had lost interest and motivation to get > back into the project. > I decided to sell it. > When my 11 year old daughter found out she was > astounded and asked a simple question "Why are you > going to quit? I thought you wanted to build the > plane" > > Simply put,, > never give up > > So I will build, and not just for me,, > > I went out dusted it off and built a simple > rewarding thing like build the front seat, > I'm back on a roll, in the grove, it will fly, > > Dan > Lake Stevens WA > -8 > Reserved N728RV > > I will never give up, it will fly > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:57:24 AM PST US From: Jerry Springer Subject: Re: RV-List: I will not quit When I built my RV-6 there were no such things as quick built anything, I would look at all of the parts and it would be overwhelming. The secret is to just to try to do a little bit everyday, look at each task not as a whole. Pretty soon you well run out of things to do and well have to fly it. :-) Jerry First flight July 14 1989 and still loving it. Dan wrote: > I had a week moment,,,, with a 2 year old QB-8 in the garage which I > look at every day but had not worked much in about a year. I'd been > busy with work and life I had lost interest and motivation to get back > into the project. > I decided to sell it. > When my 11 year old daughter found out she was astounded and asked a > simple question "Why are you going to quit? I thought you wanted to > build the plane" > > Simply put,, > never give up > > So I will build, and not just for me,, > > I went out dusted it off and built a simple rewarding thing like build > the front seat, > I'm back on a roll, in the grove, it will fly, > > Dan > Lake Stevens WA > -8 > Reserved N728RV > > I will never give up, it will fly > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 11:27:50 AM PST US From: Frank Stringham Subject: RE: RV-List: I will not quit Dan Congrats on the new found desire........Since Sept 4, 2004 I have been work ing off and on on an RV7A.....Like you family, work, $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$, l ife's responsibilities have turned a 18 month project into a nearly 4 year project. I am now in the final 1000 last details and hope to fly by the end of this summer. Many well meaning folks have said why in the world would y ou keep going considering the cost, time commitment, frustration, and you n ame....(put negative reason to quit hear).....but I tell them I CAN'T...... "I would never feel good teaching my kids and grandkids that it is OK to gi ve up a worthy project"....... Dan I congratulate you on keeping your dream...and teaching moment....alive Frank @ 1L8...... RV7A......Last 992 details of which 9000 are fiberglass r elated............ will not quitTo: rv-list@matronics.com I had a week moment,,,, with a 2 year old QB-8 in the garage which I look a t every day but had not worked much in about a year. I'd been busy with wor k and life I had lost interest and motivation to get back into the project. I decided to sell it. When my 11 year old daughter found out she was astounded and asked a simple question "Why are you going to quit? I thought you wanted to build the pl ane" Simply put,, never give up So I will build, and not just for me,, I went out dusted it off and built a simple rewarding thing like build the front seat, I'm back on a roll, in the grove, it will fly, Dan Lake Stevens WA -8 Reserved N728RV I will never give up, it will fly ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:39:37 AM PST US From: "Ed Anderson" Subject: Re: RV-List: I will not quit I agree with Jerry, Dan, focus on building a small piece as the goal of each "project" otherwise, the entire project just seems overwhelming. I tried to commit at least 2 hours each and every day - identified a specific accomplishment I wanted to achieve - even if it was just to measure the position for the next 10 rivet holes (yes, before the days of punched rivet holes {:>)) After 3 years (yes, I did average a bit more than 2 hours per day), but the thrill when I first flew it will always be remembered. The only thing I regret, is waiting until I was 56 years old before I started my dream. Don't lose you dream - stay with it. Best Regards Ed Ed Anderson Rv-6A N494BW Rotary Powered Matthews, NC eanderson@carolina.rr.com http://www.andersonee.com http://members.cox.net/rogersda/rotary/configs.htm#N494BW http://www.dmack.net/mazda/index.html. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Springer" Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 12:51 PM Subject: Re: RV-List: I will not quit > > When I built my RV-6 there were no such things as quick built anything, I > would look at > all of the parts and it would be overwhelming. The secret is to just to > try to do a little bit everyday, > look at each task not as a whole. Pretty soon you well run out of things > to do and well have to fly > it. :-) > > Jerry > First flight July 14 1989 and still loving it. > > > Dan wrote: > >> I had a week moment,,,, with a 2 year old QB-8 in the garage which I look >> at every day but had not worked much in about a year. I'd been busy with >> work and life I had lost interest and motivation to get back into the >> project. >> I decided to sell it. >> When my 11 year old daughter found out she was astounded and asked a >> simple question "Why are you going to quit? I thought you wanted to >> build the plane" >> Simply put,, >> never give up >> So I will build, and not just for me,, >> I went out dusted it off and built a simple rewarding thing like build >> the front seat, >> I'm back on a roll, in the grove, it will fly, >> Dan >> Lake Stevens WA >> -8 >> Reserved N728RV >> I will never give up, it will fly >> >> >> >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 12:45:06 PM PST US From: "Dale Ensing" Subject: Re: RV-List: I will not quit Good for you Dan! A lesson for you and an example for your daughter. Plus, you will love the airplane when it is done. Allow me to make a few comments. Building an airplane was in my Bucket List since college. When I had doubts while building, I would think about my "regrets list" and was this going to be one of my life time regrets. Sometimes it was the knowledge that I would be sorry if I didn't complete it more than the desire to finish it that kept me going. Don't be discouraged when others ask "when is it going to fly". As others have pointed out, working consistently helps but work at your own pace so as to not let the airplane become an issue with you or at home. While building my 6A there were two periods when the project was not touched for a year or more because of other priorities. Building the airplane is one of my most cherished personal accomplishment. N728RV will be one of yours. Regards and best wishes with the project. Dale Ensing RV-6A N118DE Aero Plantation Weddington NC ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 12:01 PM Subject: RV-List: I will not quit I had a week moment,,,, with a 2 year old QB-8 in the garage which I look at every day but had not worked much in about a year. I'd been busy with work and life I had lost interest and motivation to get back into the project. I decided to sell it. When my 11 year old daughter found out she was astounded and asked a simple question "Why are you going to quit? I thought you wanted to build the plane" Simply put,, never give up So I will build, and not just for me,, I went out dusted it off and built a simple rewarding thing like build the front seat, I'm back on a roll, in the grove, it will fly, Dan Lake Stevens WA -8 Reserved N728RV I will never give up, it will fly ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 04:23:17 PM PST US From: jan Subject: RE: RV-List: I will not quit I have been working on my RV6 for almost 20 years... !! Moving around a lot... Having kids .... Work .... Do not give up ... I should have the wings done this year and the fuselage next year ... About 10 years ago someone wanted to buy the parts I had made ... no way would I sell ... it has taken a long time to get this far ... and no way will I give up ... So hang in there ... It will be great when it is done !! Best of luck !! Jan _____ From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dale Ensing Sent: 24 May 2008 20:39 Subject: Re: RV-List: I will not quit Good for you Dan! A lesson for you and an example for your daughter. Plus, you will love the airplane when it is done. Allow me to make a few comments. Building an airplane was in my Bucket List since college. When I had doubts while building, I would think about my "regrets list" and was this going to be one of my life time regrets. Sometimes it was the knowledge that I would be sorry if I didn't complete it more than the desire to finish it that kept me going. Don't be discouraged when others ask "when is it going to fly". As others have pointed out, working consistently helps but work at your own pace so as to not let the airplane become an issue with you or at home. While building my 6A there were two periods when the project was not touched for a year or more because of other priorities. Building the airplane is one of my most cherished personal accomplishment. N728RV will be one of yours. Regards and best wishes with the project. Dale Ensing RV-6A N118DE Aero Plantation Weddington NC ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 12:01 PM Subject: RV-List: I will not quit I had a week moment,,,, with a 2 year old QB-8 in the garage which I look at every day but had not worked much in about a year. I'd been busy with work and life I had lost interest and motivation to get back into the project. I decided to sell it. When my 11 year old daughter found out she was astounded and asked a simple question "Why are you going to quit? I thought you wanted to build the plane" Simply put,, never give up So I will build, and not just for me,, I went out dusted it off and built a simple rewarding thing like build the front seat, I'm back on a roll, in the grove, it will fly, Dan Lake Stevens WA -8 Reserved N728RV I will never give up, it will fly href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List">http://www.matronics.com/N avigator?RV-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c

I have been working on my RV6 for almost 20 years… !! Moving around a lot… Having kids …. Work …. Do not give up … I should have the wings done this year and the fuselage next year …

 

About 10 years ago someone wanted to buy the parts I had made … no way would I sell … it has taken a long time to get this far … and no way will I give up … So hang in there … It will be great when it is done !!

 

Best of luck !!

 

Jan

 


From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dale Ensing
Sent: 24 May 2008 20:39
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: RV-List: I will not quit

 

Good for you Dan! A lesson for you and an example for your daughter. Plus, you will love the airplane when it is done.

 

Allow me to make a few comments.

 

Building an airplane was in my Bucket List since college. When I had doubts while building, I would think about my "regrets list" and was this going to be one of my life time regrets. Sometimes it was the knowledge that I would be sorry if I didn't complete it more than the desire to finish it that kept me going.

 

Don't be discouraged when others ask "when is it going to fly". As others have pointed out, working consistently helps but work at your own pace so as to not let the airplane become an issue with you or at home. While building my 6A there were two periods when the project was not touched for a year or more because of other priorities. 

 

Building the airplane is one of my most cherished personal accomplishment. N728RV will be one of yours. 

 

Regards and best wishes with the project.

 

Dale Ensing

RV-6A N118DE

Aero Plantation

Weddington NC 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Dan

Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 12:01 PM

Subject: RV-List: I will not quit

 

I had a week moment,,,, with a 2 year old QB-8 in the garage which I look at every day but had not worked much in about a year. I'd been busy with work and life I had lost interest and motivation to get back into the project.

I decided to sell it.

When my 11 year old daughter found out she was astounded and asked a simple question "Why are you going to quit?  I thought you wanted to build the plane"

 

Simply put,,

never give up

 

So I will build, and not just for me,,

 

I went out dusted it off and built a simple rewarding thing like build the front seat,

I'm back on a roll, in the grove, it will fly,

 

Dan

Lake Stevens WA

-8

Reserved N728RV

 

I will never give up, it will fly

 

 
 
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________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 05:45:35 PM PST US From: "Bruce Gray" Subject: RE: RV-List: I will not quit And I thought I was bad, working 12 years on my Glasair III. Bruce www.Glasair.org -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jan Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 7:20 PM Subject: RE: RV-List: I will not quit I have been working on my RV6 for almost 20 years. !! Moving around a lot. Having kids .. Work .. Do not give up . I should have the wings done this year and the fuselage next year . ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 06:09:26 PM PST US From: "Ken Cantrell" Subject: RE: RV-List: I will not quit Dan, Great and touching story! Your daughter will someday look back with pride knowing that she has played a part of your decision to build on and realize your dream. This can only help to build her confidence to voice her opinion on important issues as she grows older. I built my "6" from '98 to '02 and I am enjoying it as much today as I did the first day we flew. It changes your life in many ways and it's inspiring to read your story. I too have another RV project in my shop that's collecting dust but now I'm charged up to get back to daily progress Ken Cantrell 720 hours _____ From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dan Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 9:01 AM Subject: RV-List: I will not quit I had a week moment,,,, with a 2 year old QB-8 in the garage which I look at every day but had not worked much in about a year. I'd been busy with work and life I had lost interest and motivation to get back into the project. I decided to sell it. When my 11 year old daughter found out she was astounded and asked a simple question "Why are you going to quit? I thought you wanted to build the plane" Simply put,, never give up So I will build, and not just for me,, I went out dusted it off and built a simple rewarding thing like build the front seat, I'm back on a roll, in the grove, it will fly, Dan Lake Stevens WA -8 Reserved N728RV I will never give up, it will fly ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 06:17:23 PM PST US From: davcor@comcast.net Subject: RE: RV-List: I will not quit ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 06:17:23 PM PST US From: davcor@comcast.net Subject: RE: RV-List: I will not quit ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 07:22:45 PM PST US From: Frank Stringham Subject: RE: RV-List: I will not quit Jan And I thought my 3 plus years was bad....you are an inspiration Frank @ 1L8 ....RV7A ......final 992 details........... From: jan@claver.demon.co.ukTo: rv-list@matronics.comSubject: RE: RV-List: I will not quitDate: Sun, 25 May 2008 00:20:00 +0100 I have been working on my RV6 for almost 20 years=85 !! Moving around a lot =85 Having kids =85. Work =85. Do not give up =85 I should have the wings d one this year and the fuselage next year =85 About 10 years ago someone wanted to buy the parts I had made =85 no way wo uld I sell =85 it has taken a long time to get this far =85 and no way will I give up =85 So hang in there =85 It will be great when it is done !! Best of luck !! Jan From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matro nics.com] On Behalf Of Dale EnsingSent: 24 May 2008 20:39To: rv-list@matron ics.comSubject: Re: RV-List: I will not quit Good for you Dan! A lesson for you and an example for your daughter. Plus, you will love the airplane when it is done. Allow me to make a few comments. Building an airplane was in my Bucket List since college. When I had doubts while building, I would think about my "regrets list" and was this going t o be one of my life time regrets. Sometimes it was the knowledge that I wou ld be sorry if I didn't complete it more than the desire to finish it that kept me going. Don't be discouraged when others ask "when is it going to fly". As others h ave pointed out, working consistently helps but work at your own pace so as to not let the airplane become an issue with you or at home. While buildin g my 6A there were two periods when the project was not touched for a year or more because of other priorities. Building the airplane is one of my most cherished personal accomplishment. N728RV will be one of yours. Regards and best wishes with the project. Dale Ensing RV-6A N118DE Aero Plantation Weddington NC ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 12:01 PM Subject: RV-List: I will not quit I had a week moment,,,, with a 2 year old QB-8 in the garage which I look a t every day but had not worked much in about a year. I'd been busy with wor k and life I had lost interest and motivation to get back into the project. I decided to sell it. When my 11 year old daughter found out she was astounded and asked a simple question "Why are you going to quit? I thought you wanted to build the pl ane" Simply put,, never give up So I will build, and not just for me,, I went out dusted it off and built a simple rewarding thing like build the front seat, I'm back on a roll, in the grove, it will fly, Dan Lake Stevens WA -8 Reserved N728RV I will never give up, it will fly href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List">http://www.matronics .com/Navigator?RV-Listhref="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.ma tronics.comhref="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matron ics.com/c ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 07:49:58 PM PST US From: "Reginald C. Smith, Sr." Subject: RE: RV-List: I will not quit I started my 6A in '98, and am just now a ready for the Fuselage kit. I'd just about given up on being able to complete it (I turn 56 in June. So to here someone say they didn't start till that age takes away any excuse I ha d. The benefit is that I just completed Tail Wheel Transition training and now have my endorsement. So I think I'll build a '6' instead. Any thoughts on a 5ft 5in guy flying a taildragger? I checked with Van's and they say t his is the time to make the choice. Anyway, thank you Dan for setting me f ree from my dilemma. If any on knows of a Fuselage kit gathering dust anywh ere, let me know. R.C Building with new enthusiasm. From: fstringham@hotmail.comTo: rv-list@matronics.comSubject: RE: RV-List: I will not quitDate: Sat, 24 May 2008 20:19:17 -0600 Jan And I thought my 3 plus years was bad....you are an inspiration Frank @ 1L8 ....RV7A ......final 992 details........... From: jan@claver.demon.co.ukTo: rv-list@matronics.comSubject: RE: RV-List: I will not quitDate: Sun, 25 May 2008 00:20:00 +0100 I have been working on my RV6 for almost 20 years=85 !! Moving around a lot =85 Having kids =85. Work =85. Do not give up =85 I should have the wings d one this year and the fuselage next year =85 About 10 years ago someone wanted to buy the parts I had made =85 no way wo uld I sell =85 it has taken a long time to get this far =85 and no way will I give up =85 So hang in there =85 It will be great when it is done !! Best of luck !! Jan From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matro nics.com] On Behalf Of Dale EnsingSent: 24 May 2008 20:39To: rv-list@matron ics.comSubject: Re: RV-List: I will not quit Good for you Dan! A lesson for you and an example for your daughter. Plus, you will love the airplane when it is done. Allow me to make a few comments. Building an airplane was in my Bucket List since college. When I had doubts while building, I would think about my "regrets list" and was this going t o be one of my life time regrets. Sometimes it was the knowledge that I wou ld be sorry if I didn't complete it more than the desire to finish it that kept me going. Don't be discouraged when others ask "when is it going to fly". As others h ave pointed out, working consistently helps but work at your own pace so as to not let the airplane become an issue with you or at home. While buildin g my 6A there were two periods when the project was not touched for a year or more because of other priorities. Building the airplane is one of my most cherished personal accomplishment. N728RV will be one of yours. Regards and best wishes with the project. Dale Ensing RV-6A N118DE Aero Plantation Weddington NC ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 12:01 PM Subject: RV-List: I will not quit I had a week moment,,,, with a 2 year old QB-8 in the garage which I look a t every day but had not worked much in about a year. I'd been busy with wor k and life I had lost interest and motivation to get back into the project. I decided to sell it. When my 11 year old daughter found out she was astounded and asked a simple question "Why are you going to quit? I thought you wanted to build the pl ane" Simply put,, never give up So I will build, and not just for me,, I went out dusted it off and built a simple rewarding thing like build the front seat, I'm back on a roll, in the grove, it will fly, Dan Lake Stevens WA -8 Reserved N728RV I will never give up, it will fly href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List">http://www.matronics .com/Navigator?RV-Listhref="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.ma tronics.comhref="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matron ics.com/c t=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List p://forums.matronics.com blank>http://www.matronics.com/contribution _________________________________________________________________ Make every e-mail and IM count. Join the i=92m Initiative from Microsoft. t ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 08:33:21 PM PST US From: "Carl Bell" Subject: RE: RV-List: I will not quit Ed Booth at Twins Lakes SC is one of the best flying 65 year old RV 7 pilots I know and he is about 5'6". If I had 2 legs I would be building a 7 vs. a 7A. Its like training wheels, but at lest I'm flying. You only go around once unless you are a Buddhist, just do it. Good luck CJ Carl W Bell (CJ) Building RV 7A - N947CB http://www.mykitlog.com/carlbell carlbell@gforcecable.com _____ From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Reginald C. Smith, Sr. Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 10:47 PM Subject: RE: RV-List: I will not quit I started my 6A in '98, and am just now a ready for the Fuselage kit. I'd just about given up on being able to complete it (I turn 56 in June. So to here someone say they didn't start till that age takes away any excuse I had. The benefit is that I just completed Tail Wheel Transition training and now have my endorsement. So I think I'll build a '6' instead. Any thoughts on a 5ft 5in guy flying a taildragger? I checked with Van's and they say this is the time to make the choice. Anyway, thank you Dan for setting me free from my dilemma. If any on knows of a Fuselage kit gathering dust anywhere, let me know. R.C Building with new enthusiasm. _____ From: fstringham@hotmail.com Subject: RE: RV-List: I will not quit Jan And I thought my 3 plus years was bad....you are an inspiration Frank @ 1L8 ....RV7A ......final 992 details........... _____ From: jan@claver.demon.co.uk Subject: RE: RV-List: I will not quit I have been working on my RV6 for almost 20 years. !! Moving around a lot. Having kids .. Work .. Do not give up . I should have the wings done this year and the fuselage next year . About 10 years ago someone wanted to buy the parts I had made . no way would I sell . it has taken a long time to get this far . and no way will I give up . So hang in there . It will be great when it is done !! Best of luck !! Jan _____ From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dale Ensing Sent: 24 May 2008 20:39 Subject: Re: RV-List: I will not quit Good for you Dan! A lesson for you and an example for your daughter. Plus, you will love the airplane when it is done. Allow me to make a few comments. Building an airplane was in my Bucket List since college. When I had doubts while building, I would think about my "regrets list" and was this going to be one of my life time regrets. Sometimes it was the knowledge that I would be sorry if I didn't complete it more than the desire to finish it that kept me going. Don't be discouraged when others ask "when is it going to fly". As others have pointed out, working consistently helps but work at your own pace so as to not let the airplane become an issue with you or at home. While building my 6A there were two periods when the project was not touched for a year or more because of other priorities. Building the airplane is one of my most cherished personal accomplishment. N728RV will be one of yours. Regards and best wishes with the project. Dale Ensing RV-6A N118DE Aero Plantation Weddington NC ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 12:01 PM Subject: RV-List: I will not quit I had a week moment,,,, with a 2 year old QB-8 in the garage which I look at every day but had not worked much in about a year. I'd been busy with work and life I had lost interest and motivation to get back into the project. I decided to sell it. When my 11 year old daughter found out she was astounded and asked a simple question "Why are you going to quit? I thought you wanted to build the plane" Simply put,, never give up So I will build, and not just for me,, I went out dusted it off and built a simple rewarding thing like build the front seat, I'm back on a roll, in the grove, it will fly, Dan Lake Stevens WA -8 Reserved N728RV I will never give up, it will fly href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List">http://www.matronics.com/N avigator?RV-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c t=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List p://forums.matronics.com blank>http://www.matronics.com/contribution t=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List p://forums.matronics.com blank>http://www.matronics.com/contribution _____ Make every e-mail and IM count. <_ MakeCount' target='_new'>Join the i?m Initiative from Microsoft. ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 08:49:27 PM PST US From: "Bob Perkinson" Subject: RE: RV-List: Nose Dragger V Tail Dragger was (I will not quit) ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 11:30:22 PM PST US From: Fiveonepw@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: I will not quit In a message dated 05/24/2008 11:59:16 AM Central Daylight Time, jsflyrv@verizon.net writes: > When my 11 year old daughter found out she was astounded and asked a > simple question "Why are you going to quit? I thought you wanted to > build the plane" >>>>>>> I made an interesting observation when my slo-build RV-6A departed the Earth for the first time on January 31, 2004. Five years of hard-fought battles to construct and pay for that nekkid little newborn were behind me and became fond memories in my family album. What I witnessed being born that day was a future of new experiences flying my RV and becoming a "flying" part of the RV family. She finished kindergarten (Phase One). Beginning with my Dad, her & I shared RV grins with many passengers. Call it Elementary. After another year she was ready for paint and she got her High School diploma. Some additional work and her interior was finished. Grad School. She finally "debued" at Oshkosh, Sun&Fun etc. and gathered a few laurels. Yes, an RV is just a machine. Kinda. It's one you created. Don't neglect the other members of your family, but don't be deterred if one of them throws a curve ball at you every now and then. 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