---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith601-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 05/30/13: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:36 AM - Re: Zenith601-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 05/29/13 (dwbbrown@gmail.com) 2. 09:36 AM - Re: Inspiration (Larry McFarland) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:36:58 AM PST US Subject: Zenith601-List: Re: Zenith601-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 05/29/13 From: dwbbrown@gmail.com 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 > > 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 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:36:51 AM PST US From: "Larry McFarland" Subject: RE: Zenith601-List: Inspiration 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? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith601-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith601-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/zenith601-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith601-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.