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Deems Davis



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 4:11 pm    Post subject: Feedback/opinion on half-way point. Reply with quote

I'm curious as to the opinion/feedback of others further along, or
nearing completion who also went the slo-built route, as to what your
opinion is on where or when you are 1/2 or 50% complete with your
project. (I know the old saying 50% complete 90% to go), But there must
be enough people that are complete or close to it to make some rough
estimate about where in the building process is the half-way point.
I'm trying to gauge when to commit funds to some of the major financial
outlay's (Engine & Panel) while also trying to manage cash flows/
returns. I've been working on my project steadily for 8 months now, I'm
finishing up Section 26 on the Fuse, I know that I've got more ahead of
me than is behind me, but I'd like to get an idea of how much, assuming
I continue at the same rate/pace. Your estimates of where the 1/2 way
point is should help me in that decision.

(I know that there are a LOT of variables, e.g. paint, panel, interior,
etc. I'm not looking for a precise estimate just you humble opinion
based upon your experience being further down the road than I,

THANKS

Deems Davis # 406
Fuse
http://deemsrv10.com/


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PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 5:03 pm    Post subject: Feedback/opinion on half-way point. Reply with quote

I put in over 1100 of 1700 hours this year. With a QB fuse, and
painting before flying, I figure the 1/2 way point based on my 1700
hours is about the time you're doing your windshield, started
on your panel, and have the doors attached. When you're doing
your landing gear and just about to hang the engine. That's
about the 1/2 way point for me if you go by my hours. In the overall
timespan of my project though, (not including wheel fairings), that's
about 3/4 or more of the way.

I gave another builder advice on doing the wheel pants last night....
do them right after you install your gear. The only reason why
is this.....now that I'm flying, I find it VERY hard to be motivated
to work on the fairings because they're not necessary and they
sure look like they'll be just miserably tedious. I think I'd
rather build a set of doors.

Tim

Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
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Deems Davis wrote:
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I'm curious as to the opinion/feedback of others further along, or
nearing completion who also went the slo-built route, as to what your
opinion is on where or when you are 1/2 or 50% complete with your
project. (I know the old saying 50% complete 90% to go), But there must
be enough people that are complete or close to it to make some rough
estimate about where in the building process is the half-way point.
I'm trying to gauge when to commit funds to some of the major financial
outlay's (Engine & Panel) while also trying to manage cash flows/
returns. I've been working on my project steadily for 8 months now, I'm
finishing up Section 26 on the Fuse, I know that I've got more ahead of
me than is behind me, but I'd like to get an idea of how much, assuming
I continue at the same rate/pace. Your estimates of where the 1/2 way
point is should help me in that decision.

(I know that there are a LOT of variables, e.g. paint, panel, interior,
etc. I'm not looking for a precise estimate just you humble opinion
based upon your experience being further down the road than I,

THANKS

Deems Davis # 406
Fuse
http://deemsrv10.com/





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PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 5:53 pm    Post subject: Feedback/opinion on half-way point. Reply with quote

You're halfway done when you start thinking "Hey, I'm almost done!" Smile

Seriously, on my -9A slow build, I think the halfway point was when I
had completed the airframe and was beginning the finishing kit.

Mike Schipper
-9A N63MS - Flying
www.my9a.com
On Feb 19, 2006, at 6:10 PM, Deems Davis wrote:

Quote:


I'm curious as to the opinion/feedback of others further along, or
nearing completion who also went the slo-built route, as to what
your opinion is on where or when you are 1/2 or 50% complete with
your project. (I know the old saying 50% complete 90% to go), But
there must be enough people that are complete or close to it to
make some rough estimate about where in the building process is the
half-way point.
I'm trying to gauge when to commit funds to some of the major
financial outlay's (Engine & Panel) while also trying to manage
cash flows/ returns. I've been working on my project steadily for 8
months now, I'm finishing up Section 26 on the Fuse, I know that
I've got more ahead of me than is behind me, but I'd like to get an
idea of how much, assuming I continue at the same rate/pace. Your
estimates of where the 1/2 way point is should help me in that
decision.

(I know that there are a LOT of variables, e.g. paint, panel,
interior, etc. I'm not looking for a precise estimate just you
humble opinion based upon your experience being further down the
road than I,

THANKS

Deems Davis # 406
Fuse
http://deemsrv10.com/

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:09 am    Post subject: Feedback/opinion on half-way point. Reply with quote

I agree with Tim and Mike. I built a slow-build and should be flying in May if all the planets align. I feel half way is about the time you are starting on the finishing kit. I started the finishing kit and firewall forward kit about the same time. That is the time when you start spending some bucks with the purchase of the engine, prop, fuel pump / filter, ect....

-Scott Schmidt

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You're halfway done when you start thinking "Hey, I'm almost done!" Smile

Seriously, on my -9A slow build, I think the halfway point was when I
had completed the airframe and was beginning the finishing kit.

Mike Schipper
-9A N63MS - Flying
www.my9a.com
On Feb 19, 2006, at 6:10 PM, Deems Davis wrote:

Quote:


I'm curious as to the opinion/feedback of others further along, or
nearing completion who also went the slo-built route, as to what
your opinion is on where or when you are 1/2 or 50% complete with
your project. (I know the old saying 50% complete 90% to go), But
there must be enough people that are complete or close to it to
make some rough estimate about where in the building process is the
half-way point.
I'm trying to gauge when to commit funds to some of the major
financial outlay's (Engine & Panel) while also trying to manage
cash flows/ returns. I've been working on my project steadily for 8
months now, I'm finishing up Section 26 on the Fuse, I know that
I've got more ahead of me than is behind me, but I'd like to get an
idea of how much, assuming I continue at the same rate/pace. Your
estimates of where the 1/2 way point is should help me in that
decision.

(I know that there are a LOT of variables, e.g. paint, panel,
interior, etc. I'm not looking for a precise estimate just you
humble opinion based upon your experience being further down the
road than I,

THANKS

Deems Davis # 406
Fuse
http://deemsrv10.com/

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 5:37 pm    Post subject: Feedback/opinion on half-way point. Reply with quote

I would say it depends on a lot of things, but if you are wiring up your own
panel and plumbing your own engine, it is probably around the end of the
metal work and the beginning of the cabin top. There are so many variables
that make a difference in that, but it is probably around there.

Some people put the engine on even before they start the cabin top, which
helps balance the thing once it's on the gear (which some like to do early).
Others, like us, had the whole cabin top done and almost ready to paint
before we put the gear on, and we didn't put the engine on until the plans
said to. On the one we are building now, we are going to get the things
painted before engine or instruments or anything, so we will not need any of
that until we are done. We are having to borrow an engine to fit the
cowling and spinner.

Jesse Saint
I-TEC, Inc.
jesse(at)itecusa.org
www.itecusa.org
Fax: 815-377-3694

I am in Ecuador until May, 2006. If you have questions regarding I-TEC,
please call the office at 352-465-4545. If you would like to talk to me,
please call me at 352-505-1899. This number won't always be on, but it has
voicemail that will get to me in Ecuador.

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