A Plane Is Born Episode Guide

Episode Guide

• Season 1 Episode 17: EPISODE: 17

  Mark begins work on his kit plane, starting with the rudder.

• Season 1 Episode 15: EPISODE: 15

  The newly built plane goes through the final checks needed for its certificate of airworthiness

• Season 1 Episode 14: EPISODE: 14

  Mark prepares for his PPL Test; paint and decals are applied.

• Season 1 Episode 13: EPISODE: 13

  Flying enthusiast Mark Evans tackles the interior of his creation, fitting the carpets and upholstery

• Season 1 Episode 12: EPISODE: 12

  Mark Evans tackles the wiring and instrumentation, and tries flying just inches from the ground in a simulator

• Season 1 Episode 11: EPISODE: 11

  Mark takes on the fitting of the ducting, oil and water-cooling, radiators, cowlings and finally the propeller.

• Season 1 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10

  The new engine arrives; Mark undertakes his first solo cross-country flight.

• Season 1 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9

  The rudder assembly is completed, and the fuselage top is on and finally bonded.

• Season 1 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

  Mark fits the brakes, wheels and undercarriage. Plus, a look at a vintage kit plane

• Season 1 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

  The building gathers pace as Mark installs the cockpit module and seats into the aeroplane.

• Season 1 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Mark Evans has a taste of circuits and touch-and-go landings, while work on the tailplane requires an electronic spirit level

• Season 1 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Work continues on the cockpit module and the control yokes; a visit from the PFA inspector.

• Season 1 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Beginning the wings; composite skills; flight training.

• Season 1 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Mark Evans begins work on his kit plane, paying special attention to the rudder

• Season 1 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Components of a plane kit; test flight; pilot training.

• Season 1 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Mark Evans visits the Popular Flying Association Rally to research home-built planes before beginning his own project