Episode 15
April 9, 2002 • 30m

We follow Mark as he reveals the finished home-kit helicopter and takes it into the skies for its first glorious flight. Last in series.

Episode 14
April 2, 2002 • 30m

Mark paints the bodywork of his helicopter and installs the upholstery, before taking to the sky in another chopper to complete a circuit.

Episode 13
March 26, 2002 • 30m

Mark 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.

Episode 12
March 19, 2002 • 30m

The main rotor blades are fitted to Mark Evans's home-made helicopter. And in his helicopter-flying lesson he learns all about taxiing.

Episode 11
March 12, 2002 • 30m

Mark turns his attention to the body panel and back seats, before learning about landing and set downs.

Episode 10
March 5, 2002 • 30m

Mark learns how to climb and descend before installing the lights, navigation system and computer into his home-kit helicopter.

Episode 9
February 26, 2002 • 30m

Mark turns his attention to the avionics and instrument panel, and learns about the most important instruments he needs to fly a helicopter.

episode 8
February 19, 2002 • 30m

Mark fits the exhaust, fuel system, fuel pumps and pressure regulator to his helicopter, and learns flying level and straight, to slip and to skid.

Episode 7
February 12, 2002 • 30m

The 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.

Episode 6
February 5, 2002 • 30m

Mark's helicopter is ready for the tail rotor drive and the clutch, and he learns how to deal with engine failure and autorotation.

Episode 5
January 29, 2002 • 30m

Mark installs the engine in his home kit helicopter and learns how to counter 'dead man's curve' - a potentially fatal beginner's mistake.

Episode 4
January 22, 2002 • 30m

Mark begins the manufacture of the main rotor shaft before getting to grips with training on the controls and throttle.

Episode 3
January 15, 2002 • 30m

The airframe is complete and Mark turns his attention to the tail boom before beginning his helicopter flight training.

Episode 2
January 8, 2002 • 30m

Mark Evans begins building the helicopter airframe and discovers the principles of helicopter flight.

Episode 1
January 1, 2002 • 30m

Mark Evans begins building his home kit chopper before attempting his helicopter rating in Arizona.

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