Finally getting started on my build journey.
I bought my tail kit many years ago. Just after it arrived I started a new job, moved many states, bought a house, got married had a child. Things always got in the way.
Recently Divorced (best thing that ever happened to me) and settled in to my new life. I have a young son that's been flying with me since age 3. I also have a wonderful Woman in my life now that is very supportive. Actually make that EXTREMELY supportive of my aviation endeavors.
In the next months I hope to have tools, work area, etc all in place.
I will definitely be a part time builder 15-18 hours per week. I added up TV time and various time wasted activities. If I discontinue such I'll have plenty of time and I'll have something to show for it.
The goal is pay as you go so I hope to have the big ticket items saved up for by the time they are due. At my projected build rate that should give me many years before I reach that point. This is my pre and post retirement airplane. I want it paid for before I retire.
I have decided my mission to mostly be me enjoying the airplane. Maybe a GIB on occasion and my future spouse riding out for Saturday breakfast. I have decided to continue with my orginal choice of an RV-8.
Always looking for pointers. It will be a slow build and part timer hours too.
Must haves list. These are not negotiable
1) Alodine and epoxy prime airframe ( I live on the east coast and will retire on the beach in FL eventually)
2) Trim...electric!!! #laziness
3) Fuel injection
Im 70/30 constant speed vs a fix pitch. VFR instrument panel but design modularity for ease of upgrade to IFR should I change my mind. My take on spending an additional 10k to infinity $$$ on IFR is that I'll be saving money and NOT flying. Rather have a VFR machine and $10k gas money instead.
I want to get the alodine and prime process down to an efficient level. I understand it will slow the build but it's important to me. Just looking for tips on how to incorporate this process into my build effective and efficiently.
I've been a long time lurker on here. Many thanks to all of you past and future.
Created a user name and paid my dues. I also reserved my N number.
Small steps but it's progress.
I'm predicting a conservative 2024 completion date. Wish me luck.
I bought my tail kit many years ago. Just after it arrived I started a new job, moved many states, bought a house, got married had a child. Things always got in the way.
Recently Divorced (best thing that ever happened to me) and settled in to my new life. I have a young son that's been flying with me since age 3. I also have a wonderful Woman in my life now that is very supportive. Actually make that EXTREMELY supportive of my aviation endeavors.
In the next months I hope to have tools, work area, etc all in place.
I will definitely be a part time builder 15-18 hours per week. I added up TV time and various time wasted activities. If I discontinue such I'll have plenty of time and I'll have something to show for it.
The goal is pay as you go so I hope to have the big ticket items saved up for by the time they are due. At my projected build rate that should give me many years before I reach that point. This is my pre and post retirement airplane. I want it paid for before I retire.
I have decided my mission to mostly be me enjoying the airplane. Maybe a GIB on occasion and my future spouse riding out for Saturday breakfast. I have decided to continue with my orginal choice of an RV-8.
Always looking for pointers. It will be a slow build and part timer hours too.
Must haves list. These are not negotiable
1) Alodine and epoxy prime airframe ( I live on the east coast and will retire on the beach in FL eventually)
2) Trim...electric!!! #laziness
3) Fuel injection
Im 70/30 constant speed vs a fix pitch. VFR instrument panel but design modularity for ease of upgrade to IFR should I change my mind. My take on spending an additional 10k to infinity $$$ on IFR is that I'll be saving money and NOT flying. Rather have a VFR machine and $10k gas money instead.
I want to get the alodine and prime process down to an efficient level. I understand it will slow the build but it's important to me. Just looking for tips on how to incorporate this process into my build effective and efficiently.
I've been a long time lurker on here. Many thanks to all of you past and future.
Created a user name and paid my dues. I also reserved my N number.
Small steps but it's progress.
I'm predicting a conservative 2024 completion date. Wish me luck.