[guidoism]

Hello friends. I’m currently in the process loading the state of my RV-8 slooooooooow build back into my head. The last entry in my build log is Sat 05 Oct 2019. Ugh. I spent the rest of 2019 preparing for a move to Muncie, IN. And then COVID hit right as we started life in this new city and my airplane sat in a storage unit collecting dust (literally) while I dealt with other higher priority stuff in my life. My mind really wasn’t able to focus on the project and I didn’t feel like browsing VAF and feeling envy for those of you that are able to continue working on your builds. But I think I’m now past that. I’m able to focus again.

I still don’t have a good place to work on it. Though, hopefully that resolves itself in the next year. I’ve pulled up the build plans. I have my left wing mostly done. Instead of trying to jump back into the deep end there I think I’ll focus on the ailerons and flaps first. Those don’t take up a lot of space, they are less expensive to replace if I screw up, they are similar to the elevators which have even more detailed instructions, and they are complete subassemblies which would give me a solid sense of accomplishment when I finish them.

Anyways. This is a stake in the ground: I declare that I am back.

Now to browse VAF, I wonder if anything happened in the past six years…

 

[BobTurner]

Now to browse VAF, I wonder if anything happened in the past six years…

The place to start reading is with Vans’ bankruptcy. It’s a new world.

 

[DeltaRomeo]

Welcome back. Everything costs more and everybody’s eyesight and hearing got worse.
Other than that pretty much the same 'ol same 'ol.
v/r,dr

 

[D-Dubya]

To quote Rob Schneider in The Waterboy, "You can do it!" You're not the first builder that's had life get in the way, and you certainly won't be the last. It took me 18 years start to finish (gulp), but it was worth it. Multi-million dollar projects at work, moving, finances, illnesses...they all seemed like they were conspiring against me. But I now have a really great plane to fly. Hang in there.

 

[DeltaRomeo]

The guy in the corner of my hangar is 25 years into his build. And he’s on the final stretch! You’ve got this!

 

[Dugaru]

The guy in the corner of my hangar is 25 years into his build. And he’s on the final stretch! You’ve got this!

We are over 26 years into our Zenith 801 project. Home stretch!!!

 

[guidoism]

We are over 26 years into our Zenith 801 project. Home stretch!!!

I figured there must be others out there like me. I'm on year 13 now. I had originally "given myself" ten years, laughing at how long that was. But man, time goes by quickly.

 

[Mel]

I figured there must be others out there like me. I'm on year 13 now. I had originally "given myself" ten years, laughing at how long that was. But man, time goes by quickly.

AND, the older you get, the faster it goes by!

 

[Dugaru]

AND, the older you get, the faster it goes by!

So true!

 

[gladiator68]

Hello friends. I’m currently in the process loading the state of my RV-8 slooooooooow build back into my head. The last entry in my build log is Sat 05 Oct 2019. Ugh. I spent the rest of 2019 preparing for a move to Muncie, IN. And then COVID hit right as we started life in this new city and my airplane sat in a storage unit collecting dust (literally) while I dealt with other higher priority stuff in my life. My mind really wasn’t able to focus on the project and I didn’t feel like browsing VAF and feeling envy for those of you that are able to continue working on your builds. But I think I’m now past that. I’m able to focus again.

I still don’t have a good place to work on it. Though, hopefully that resolves itself in the next year. I’ve pulled up the build plans. I have my left wing mostly done. Instead of trying to jump back into the deep end there I think I’ll focus on the ailerons and flaps first. Those don’t take up a lot of space, they are less expensive to replace if I screw up, they are similar to the elevators which have even more detailed instructions, and they are complete subassemblies which would give me a solid sense of accomplishment when I finish them.

Anyways. This is a stake in the ground: I declare that I am back.

Now to browse VAF, I wonder if anything happened in the past six years…

Welcome back Guido! I've been there too. Such a good feeling to get back at it. I wish I could build flaps and ailerons again, that was very enjoyable I recall for some reason! Lots of back riveting is always more relaxing! Good luck and just hope you don't beat me... Ha!

 

[BuckWynd]

Welcome back.

I had many stops and starts over a 22-year period, but shoving the throttle forward on the first flight made it all worth it.

 

[Freemasm]

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So a dude named Guido Bartolucci "goes away" for six plus years. Tell us the truth, man. We don't judge (unless it's aircraft build related. Then VAFers judge a lot).

I'm just sayin'.

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Happy Friday

 

[simpsontl48]

Be sure you can afford the engine. The prices have moved in to outer space since your hiatus.

 

[bkervaski]

Be sure you can afford the engine. The prices have moved in to outer space since your hiatus.

Hey would it be easier for you if we just modified the forum so that after any new thread the system automatically just posts this for you? I mean, seems like it would save you a lot of time.

 

[n700jl]

Welcome back! Feel free to join us EAA Chapter 226 Anderson Muncie area chapter at AID airport every wednesday night back by the T hangars

 

[Notso]

We are over 26 years into our Zenith 801 project. Home stretch!!!

You guys are NOT selling me on this "build your own" concept.

 

[Dugaru]

You guys are NOT selling me on this "build your own" concept.

If you’re building as an alternative to buying, because you want to fly as soon as possible, you either need to (a) pay for help or (b) be retired. There are exceptions.

If, like us, you’re already flying something else, and you’re building because you just love that process, why NOT take 26 years?!?

 

[Notso]

If you’re building as an alternative to buying, because you want to fly as soon as possible, you either need to (a) pay for help or (b) be retired. There are exceptions.

If, like us, you’re already flying something else, and you’re building because you just love that process, why NOT take 26 years?!?

Don't get me wrong..... I have MASSIVE respect for you guys with the patience, skill, and attention to detail that it takes to make a well built EAB aircraft. My problem is that - while I might possess ALL 3 of those attributes - I never seem to have more than 1 out of the 3 at the same time. I'd rather just go fly than tinker and build.

That's why I appreciate all your folk's skill and dedication. When you build a beautiful airplane and then get bored with it and move onto the next project - I can swoop in and take advantage of all that hard work.

 

[Dugaru]

When you build a beautiful airplane and then get bored with it and move onto the next project - I can swoop in and take advantage of all that hard work.

This is what I did - found a well built RV and couldn’t be happier. As Vic Syracuse and others have recognized, however, the increasing number of us NBOs means there’s a real need for educational resources for us and our A&Ps. We can be clueless about things that builders just know.

 

[Notso]

This is what I did - found a well built RV and couldn’t be happier. As Vic Syracuse and others have recognized, however, the increasing number of us NBOs means there’s a real need for educational resources for us and our A&Ps. We can be clueless about things that builders just know.

Yep. I learn something new about my plane every single time I do anything mx related. In a good way.