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1. 06:36 AM - Re: Zenith601-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 05/29/13 (dwbbrown@gmail.com)
2. 09:36 AM - Re: Inspiration (Larry McFarland)
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| Subject: | Re: Zenith601-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 05/29/13 |
Lee
It took me 3years and 4 months to build my 601XLB, and it has been flying for almost
5 years. From Etna Arkansas it has been to Oshkosh 3 times, it has been
to Quartz Creek Alaska once, I have received my CFI-S in it. I have made many
long cross countries to visit relatives, closing in on 100 Young Eagle flights,
fly it a least a couple times a month just for fun. It now has over 500 hrs
on it.
It was difficult to make time to work about 10 hrs a week on for those 3 yrs 4
months before I retired but it has all been worth it.
Just keep up the work. If you get a little burned out, take a little break, get
involved in a local EAA chapter and then get back on it
David
N601EX
Jab 3300
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> I need some inspiration. I have a work in progress 601xlb and I need a fresh
> injection of motivation. I haven't worked on it in about a year now and
> don't want to give up on it.
>
>
> What keeps you
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Lee,
I appreciate that you know you need motivation. I was challenged
occasionally when I looked too closely at the larger picture. I'd suggest
refocus
to smaller items you can complete, one by one. If you need items to
complete your project, instruments, engine, lights etc., perhaps you could
state where
you are in the game and let this group help you find or obtain the things
you need. I'm sure there's a project that has extra parts or tools that
can be
had for less than new too. Find the best time to work when it's your time
and try to keep work spurts at or under 3 hours. Don't work when you're
exhausted.
Plan your progress for short regular sessions. Don't be afraid to ask for
help and advice on your project. Most of us wouldn't be flying if we did it
without help.
Flying is the best reward out there, but the immediate reward must be
measured against the progress that you get by being steady about completion.
Don't get down if you have a few re-do's and consider making the parts
yourself if you're doing a kit. I seriously
enjoyed making the parts, but found completion of assembly, actually pulling
rivets, sometimes daunting. I was 5-1/2 years building and flew it for 7
years and still
recall the build process as a best experience. Flying was a superb
experience too.
Hang in there as it's worth it in the end, emotionally and financially.
Larry McFarland
www.macsmachine.com
From: owner-zenith601-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith601-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lee
Steensland
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 5:16 PM
Subject: Zenith601-List: Inspiration
Folks,
I need some inspiration. I have a work in progress 601xlb and I need a fresh
injection of motivation. I haven't worked on it in about a year now and
don't want to give up on it.
What keeps you building?
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