A Chopper Is Born
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Année : 2002
Nombre de saisons : 1
Durée moyenne d'un épisode : 30 minutes
Genre(s) : Documentaire
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.
Saisons
Saison 1
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Épisode 1 - Episode 1
1 septembre 2002
Starting the series, Mark decides on the helicopter to build and takes a tour of their factory.
Épisode 2 - Episode 2
2 septembre 2002
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.
Épisode 3 - Episode 3
3 septembre 2002
Mounting the trim fins and the tail rotor. Also a demonstration of a pre-flight.
Épisode 4 - Episode 4
4 septembre 2002
Avid aviator Mark Evans turns his attention to the main rotor shaft, while his flight training covers the controls and throttle
Épisode 5 - Episode 5
5 septembre 2002
Mark installs the engine in his home kit helicopter; countering typical mistakes made by beginner pilots.
Épisode 6 - Episode 6
6 septembre 2002
Flight training lessons offer Mark Evans the chance to learn how to deal with engine failure and autorotation
Épisode 7 - Episode 7
7 septembre 2002
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
Épisode 8 - Episode 8
8 septembre 2002
Mark fits the muffler and installs the fuel system, pressure regulator and all the hoses into his home kit helicopter.
Épisode 9 - Episode 9
9 septembre 2002
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 helicopter.
Épisode 10 - Episode 10
10 septembre 2002
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 computer to the engine. The engine is wired up and the lights are installed. The bodywork is started as well.
Épisode 11 - Episode 11
11 septembre 2002
The seats are fitted while Mark Evans turns his attention to the body panel of the home-made helicopter
Épisode 12 - Episode 12
12 septembre 2002
Mark Evans fits the main rotor blades and gets to grips with taxiing during his helicopter flight training session
Épisode 13 - Episode 13
13 septembre 2002
Mark Evans practises the quick stop, and installs the rigging into his homemade helicopter
Épisode 14 - Episode 14
14 septembre 2002
The upholstery of the home kit helicopter is installed, and Mark Evans paints the bodywork as his project nears completion
Épisode 15 - Episode 15
15 septembre 2002
Avid aviator Mark Evans reveals the complete helicopter and takes it up into the skies for its first flight
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