A Chopper is Born (2002) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch A Chopper is Born online in HD.
A Chopper is Born — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Mark Evans
- Starring: Mark Evans
A Chopper is Born — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2002-01-01 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 15 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | Discovery |
| Status | Ended |
A Chopper is Born — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1 (2002-01-01) — Mark Evans begins building his home kit chopper before attempting his helicopter rating in Arizona.
- E2: Episode 2 (2002-01-08) — Mark Evans begins building the helicopter airframe and discovers the principles of helicopter flight.
- E3: Episode 3 (2002-01-15) — The airframe is complete and Mark turns his attention to the tail boom before beginning his helicopter flight training.
- E4: Episode 4 (2002-01-22) — Mark begins the manufacture of the main rotor shaft before getting to grips with training on the controls and throttle.
- E5: Episode 5 (2002-01-29) — Mark installs the engine in his home kit helicopter and learns how to counter 'dead man's curve' – a potentially fatal beginner's mistake.
- E6: Episode 6 (2002-02-05) — Mark's helicopter is ready for the tail rotor drive and the clutch, and he learns how to deal with engine failure and autorotation.
- E7: Episode 7 (2002-02-12) — 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.
- E8: episode 8 (2002-02-19) — 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.
- E9: Episode 9 (2002-02-26) — Mark turns his attention to the avionics and instrument panel, and learns about the most important instruments he needs to fly a helicopter.
- E10: Episode 10 (2002-03-05) — Mark learns how to climb and descend before installing the lights, navigation system and computer into his home-kit helicopter.
- E11: Episode 11 (2002-03-12) — Mark turns his attention to the body panel and back seats, before learning about landing and set downs.
- E12: Episode 12 (2002-03-19) — The main rotor blades are fitted to Mark Evans's home-made helicopter. And in his helicopter-flying lesson he learns all about taxiing.
- E13: Episode 13 (2002-03-26) — 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.
- E14: Episode 14 (2002-04-02) — Mark paints the bodywork of his helicopter and installs the upholstery, before taking to the sky in another chopper to complete a circuit.
- E15: Episode 15 (2002-04-09) — 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does A Chopper is Born have? 1 season(s) with 15 episodes.
Who created A Chopper is Born? Mark Evans.
Where can I watch A Chopper is Born? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
