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Synopsis
First aired in September 2002, Mark Evans along with his loyal (if ageing) side-kick Pete Walker took on their latest mad-cap building project after the construction of two cars and an aeroplane. A Chopper is Born followed Marks 6 month odyssey to build a kit helicopter. The Rotorway Exec 162 is the most popular kit helicopter in the world. Manufactured in Phoenix, Arizona, Rotorway have been building Helicopter kits for nearly 30 years.
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- 1. Episode 1Now viewing2002-01-0130mMark Evans begins building his home kit chopper before attempting his helicopter rating in Arizona.
- 2. Episode 22002-01-0830mMark Evans begins building the helicopter airframe and discovers the principles of helicopter flight.
- 3. Episode 32002-01-1530mThe airframe is complete and Mark turns his attention to the tail boom before beginning his helicopter flight training.
- 4. Episode 42002-01-2230mMark begins the manufacture of the main rotor shaft before getting to grips with training on the controls and throttle.
- 5. Episode 52002-01-2930mMark installs the engine in his home kit helicopter and learns how to counter 'dead man's curve' - a potentially fatal beginner's mistake.
- 6. Episode 62002-02-0530mMark's helicopter is ready for the tail rotor drive and the clutch, and he learns how to deal with engine failure and autorotation.
- 7. Episode 72002-02-1230mThe exhaust and cooling systems are added to Mark Evan's helicopter, and he learns how to take off from hover position and from the ground.
- 8. episode 82002-02-1930mMark fits the exhaust, fuel system, fuel pumps and pressure regulator to his helicopter, and learns flying level and straight, to slip and to skid.
- 9. Episode 92002-02-2630mMark turns his attention to the avionics and instrument panel, and learns about the most important instruments he needs to fly a helicopter.
- 10. Episode 102002-03-0530mMark learns how to climb and descend before installing the lights, navigation system and computer into his home-kit helicopter.
- 11. Episode 112002-03-1230mMark turns his attention to the body panel and back seats, before learning about landing and set downs.
- 12. Episode 122002-03-1930mThe main rotor blades are fitted to Mark Evans's home-made helicopter. And in his helicopter-flying lesson he learns all about taxiing.
- 13. Episode 132002-03-2630mMark Evans takes to the skies in his chopper to practise the quick stop. Back on the ground he installs the rigging into his home-made kit helicopter.
- 14. Episode 142002-04-0230mMark paints the bodywork of his helicopter and installs the upholstery, before taking to the sky in another chopper to complete a circuit.
- 15. Episode 152002-04-0930mWe follow Mark as he reveals the finished home-kit helicopter and takes it into the skies for its first glorious flight. Last in series.
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How many seasons does A Chopper is Born have?
A Chopper is Born has 1 season and 15 episodes.
When did A Chopper is Born first air?
A Chopper is Born first aired in 2002.
Is A Chopper is Born still running?
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What genre is A Chopper is Born?
A Chopper is Born is classified as Documentary.