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Old 08-31-2010, 12:11 PM
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but what if I have a kid?

Sounds like you have about 9 months from this weekend to get the engine and finish kit ordered.
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Not so fast...I've been told that the first one can come anytime, but the second one usually takes 9 months.

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Old 08-31-2010, 12:43 PM
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It's the third one who comes anytime, especially if you we not planning well!

Ask me how I know.

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Old 08-31-2010, 01:45 PM
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Daniel,

I haven't read all of the replies to your thread, but I have been in your shoes....

The truth is that your answer doesn't exist on =VAF=. It really exist with your soon-to-be wife.

When I started thinking about building an airplane, I wanted to build an RV-7. I was convinced it was the airplane for me.

Sara had a different idea. She said, "If you're going to build an airplane, it's going to have seats for kids."

First - This meant she was fully supportive of me building an airplane.
Second - This meant she had to agree to the difference in cost between an RV-7 and RV-10.

Listening to her advice was the best thing I could have done. We now have a 4 month old son and if I weren't building a -10, I'd be sick.

The most important part is to keep her on board with the project. If that means trading the current project for -10, then so be it. But you've got to have her on board....

Phil
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Old 08-31-2010, 02:34 PM
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Default Regrets? I've had a few, but then again...

The BEST advice I can give is that this is the WORST place to get advice!

OK, as a project planner here are some tips:

First, in EVERY project, there is a time where you ask "What the heck am I doing??? What was I thinking????"

The key to a successful completion, is to get over that, and move on. This is true whether you are building a plane, restoring a bathroom or even getting married!

Next remember, the building is part of the process. My guess is that your partner is marrying you because of the kind of person you are, and you are partially that way because you make stuff with your hands. You build, and say "See that? I did that!" Block who you are, and the person that married you may not like who you have become. I assume you are building because you like to build, not because someone said you had to do it, or you were trying to save money.

Finally be SURE everyone understands the cost in terms of money and time. Given where you are in the build process, I'll bet you both have the idea of where this can go.

Remember: If it eats or has wheels, it is not an investment.

Dkb
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Old 08-31-2010, 03:20 PM
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Default Building and Marriage

What time and where in LR is the wedding? My invite must have gotten lost!
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Old 08-31-2010, 03:44 PM
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Quote:
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Remember: If it eats or has wheels, it is not an investment.

Dkb
because this does not cover boats, it is incomplete
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Old 08-31-2010, 04:02 PM
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Buy the Mooney. Finish your RV over time. Get flying and keep flying. I have a four seater Piper Dakota to fly. It makes building less stressful and less urgent.
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Old 08-31-2010, 04:55 PM
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Default What if you have a kid?

Demonstrate to them that there is a goal, and if you are persistent about it, you can achieve it.
That working together can be fun.
That everyone makes mistakes.
Shared mistakes and misery are diminished.
Shared success and triumph are increased.

There are many lessons you can share, and an amazing bond to be built, while you build something together.

On a build-faster note, little fingers put little rivets in little holes in the skin, and tape them down for back riveting much faster than I can do it.

I don't let mine participate in the envirnomental hazards, but they've helped with just about everything else.

and never, ever be too busy to stop for a play break. You'll need them too.

My oldest should be using a manual riveter this winter :-)
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Old 08-31-2010, 05:42 PM
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Invite TeamRV to fly over your wedding. You will forget your regrets and that Mooney...
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