A Chopper Is Born

A Chopper Is Born
  • Started airing: September 2002
  • Episodes: 15 (Avg. 15 per season)
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  • Popularity rank: # Unknown
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Season 1

1x1: Episode 1
Starting the series, Mark decides on the helicopter to build and takes a tour of their factory.
Air date September 1st, 2002
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1x2: Episode 2
The kit arrives! Mark examines the kit and goes over the contents. The assembly start out with the skids and then moves to the frame and tail boom.
Air date September 2nd, 2002
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1x3: Episode 3
Mounting the trim fins and the tail rotor. Also a demonstration of a pre-flight.
Air date September 3rd, 2002
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1x4: Episode 4
Avid aviator Mark Evans turns his attention to the main rotor shaft, while his flight training covers the controls and throttle
Air date September 4th, 2002
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1x5: Episode 5
Mark installs the engine in his home kit helicopter; countering typical mistakes made by beginner pilots.
Air date September 5th, 2002
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1x6: Episode 6
Flight training lessons offer Mark Evans the chance to learn how to deal with engine failure and autorotation
Air date September 6th, 2002
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1x7: Episode 7
Mark Evans learns to take off from both the ground and a hover position, and the exhaust and cooling systems are installed in his helicopter
Air date September 7th, 2002
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1x8: Episode 8
Mark fits the muffler and installs the fuel system, pressure regulator and all the hoses into his home kit helicopter.
Air date September 8th, 2002
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1x9: Episode 9
Installing the instrument cluster. Also in this episode is a visit by a RAF Search And Rescue helicopter and crew. The SAR crew takes us for a tour of their Sea King... read more »
Air date September 9th, 2002
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1x10: Episode 10
Calibrating the fuel gauge and installing the last of the gauges. The instrument cluster is then installed in the airframe. Testing the engine and matching the engine control... read more »
Air date September 10th, 2002
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1x11: Episode 11
The seats are fitted while Mark Evans turns his attention to the body panel of the home-made helicopter
Air date September 11th, 2002
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1x12: Episode 12
Mark Evans fits the main rotor blades and gets to grips with taxiing during his helicopter flight training session
Air date September 12th, 2002
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1x13: Episode 13
Mark Evans practises the quick stop, and installs the rigging into his homemade helicopter
Air date September 13th, 2002
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1x14: Episode 14
The upholstery of the home kit helicopter is installed, and Mark Evans paints the bodywork as his project nears completion
Air date September 14th, 2002
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1x15: Episode 15
Avid aviator Mark Evans reveals the complete helicopter and takes it up into the skies for its first flight
Air date September 15th, 2002
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