Okay, here are my current thoughts on how to keep personal momentum while building the airplane. They are customized for me, and I would not possibly recommend them to anyone else, even if they work.
1. Work the project every day, with precedence of activities according to following list. Every day excludes only illness (fever, short-term prescription medication for self, or ER/urgent care for self/immediate family) and travel (out of town at least 12 hours).
2. Make measurable progress on AIRCRAFT BUILD. Token progress is acceptable. Aircraft build is limited to the following activities: (A) Fabrication: permanent functional alteration of materials that are intended to be part of the finished aircraft. (B) Assembly: reversible attachment of materials that are intended to be part of the finished aircraft. Assembly also includes any disassembly necessary to correct mistakes.
3. Conduct planning and logistical support to ensure AIRCRAFT BUILD begins as soon as economically feasible and will not be interrupted.
4. Log progress on the web every day. Keep careful records of time, money, equipment, and check progress against certification requirements.
5. Spend time with the family to keep up morale.
6. Stay fit, healthy, and mentally balanced (the last may be considered a "stretch" goal).
7. Put in extra hours to reach project milestones.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
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