Status, Workshop, Patience

Hi Gang! First, status. I've been chomping at the bit to get the empennage kit ordered. I've also been over anxious to get my tool kit ordered. The emp kit is currently pending as I'm waiting to get my VW Bug sold. I'm driving it in to work this Wednesday for a potential buyer to take a look. When it's sold, cha-ching! It'll go to the purchase of the tail kit. As far as the tool kit goes, I was very tempted to put it on a credit card last weekend. I slammed the brakes on that  decision as I don't want to have any major debt starting to pile up on this build. That said, I've made the decision that if I can't purchase with cash, I'll wait, hence the Patience. So, saving up is the right thing to do and peace of mind at the same time. It's not a race, no rush, take my time, etc. After all, I'm still young... right? Right! 

Now, EAA Workshop. I've signed up for the "Electrical Systems and Avionics" workshop that will be held in Riverside, CA., 11/19-20. In addition, there will be a "What's Involved in Kit Building" session Saturday evening. I don't think I got all I really expected at the Van's Assembly workshop I recently attended and this presentation promises to deliver all the information that I missed. "The goal of this seminar is to take you through the entire building process, discuss the relevant FAA rules (in plain English) and to dispel some of the common misconceptions involved in building your own aircraft. This seminar is invaluable for anyone desiring to build an airplane, either kit or plans-built". Other things that will be discussed are insurance, regulations, the build process, timeframe, and other things one should know before embarking on such a huge project. I work with a friend that owns her own RV-6 and is very interested in going to the 2-day seminar so she can become more familiar with electrical systems and avionics of her airplane for the benefit of inspection, repair and possibly replacing components. If she does sign up, I may fly down with her which ought to be fun. Maybe I can even get some stick time in an RV which I've yet to experience.

Patience is a virtue. At least that's what my Mom has been telling me for years! Some people have it, others wish they possessed it. I'm a little of both. I have patience but it sometimes takes me a while to pause and reflect then go out and make the right decision. It's taken most of my 48 years to learn this but I think getting better at it. You'd have to ask my family and my wife about that! Creative Financing is also something I've been learning for a long time. I believe I've come up with a plan that will help get more of my project launched sooner than I had expected so we'll see how things go.

That's about it for now so thanks for tuning in and Thanks for Reading!