A Plane is Born

  

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A Plane is BornThe interior gets the red carpet treatment as Mark begins carpeting and upholstering his aeroplane. At Aeros it's advanced flying with steep banked turns and spinning. S1/Ep13Fri, Aug 4, 5:30 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornIt's the bit Mark has been dreading since he started - the wiring and instruments - and Mark gets to fly just inches from the ground! S1/Ep12Fri, Aug 4, 5:00 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornMark takes on the fitting of the ducting, oil and water-cooling, radiators, cowlings and finally the propeller. Safety is the theme in our regular visit to Mark's flying school. S1/Ep11Thu, Aug 3, 5:30 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornThere is major progress on the plane with the rudder assembly completed and the fuselage top on. Mark learns how to master radio communication. S1/Ep9Wed, Aug 2, 5:30 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornMark is back on familiar ground as he fits brakes, wheels and undercarriage to his aeroplane and we are introduced to a vintage Kit-Plane, the Kit Fox. S1/Ep8Wed, Aug 2, 5:00 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornThe building gathers pace as Mark installs the aeroplane's cockpit module and seats. Back at Staverton Airport it's a milestone in Mark's flying progress - his first solo flight! S1/Ep7Tue, Aug 1, 5:30 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornWork on the aeroplane moves to the Tailplane and Mark gets to grips with an electronic spirit level. Back at the Flying School Mark attempts circuits and touch and go landings. S1/Ep6Tue, Aug 1, 5:00 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornWork on the plane continues and Mark receives a visit from his PFA inspector checking to see his work is air worthy. Part two sees Mark at the airport taking lessons. S1/Ep5Mon, Jul 31, 5:30 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornIn the workshop work begins on the Europa's wings and Mark puts his composite skills to the test. Plus, he continues his flight training as he learns about climbing and descending. S1/Ep4Mon, Jul 31, 5:00 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornBefore he starts to build his aeroplane Mark must attend a workshop on composite building techniques. Back at the workshop, Mark begins work on his kit plane. S1/Ep3Sun, Jul 30, 5:30 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornMark travels to the Europa Factory in North Yorkshire where after seeing all the components that go into making a plane kit, he takes a test flight with the Technical Director. S1/Ep2Sun, Jul 30, 5:00 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornTo research building a plane, Mark visits the Popular Flying Association Rally to see some of the 3,000 or so home-built and vintage aircraft. S1/Ep1Sat, Jul 29, 5:30 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornThe final programme sees our newly built plane go through final checks for a certificate of air-worthiness. Will it pass and can Mark realise his dream of flying his own aeroplane?Sun, Nov 13, 5:00 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornMark prepares for his PPL Test at Aeros and we recap his flying lessons from the series. Meanwhile his aeroplane is transformed with a coat of paint.Mon, Nov 7, 5:30 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornThe interior gets the red carpet treatment as Mark begins carpeting and upholstering his aeroplane. At Aeros it's advanced flying with steep banked turns and spinning.Mon, Nov 7, 5:00 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornIt's the bit Mark has been dreading since he started - the wiring and instruments - and Mark gets to fly just inches from the ground!Sun, Nov 6, 5:30 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornMark takes on the fitting of the ducting, oil and water-cooling, radiators, cowlings and finally the propeller. Safety is the theme in our regular visit to Mark's flying school.Sun, Nov 6, 5:00 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornIt's a red-letter day at the workshop as the brand new engine arrives. In his flying lesson, Mark undertakes his first solo cross-country flight.Mon, Oct 31, 5:30 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornThere is major progress on the plane with the rudder assembly completed and the fuselage top on. Mark learns how to master radio communication.Mon, Oct 31, 5:00 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornMark is back on familiar ground as he fits brakes, wheels and undercarriage to his aeroplane and we are introduced to a vintage Kit-Plane, the Kit Fox.Sun, Oct 30, 5:30 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornThe building gathers pace as Mark installs the aeroplane's cockpit module and seats. Back at Staverton Airport it's a milestone in Mark's flying progress - his first solo flight!Sun, Oct 30, 5:00 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornWork on the aeroplane moves to the Tailplane and Mark gets to grips with an electronic spirit level. Back at the Flying School Mark attempts circuits and touch and go landings.Mon, Oct 24, 5:30 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornWork on the plane continues and Mark receives a visit from his PFA inspector checking to see his work is air worthy. Part two sees Mark at the airport taking lessons.Mon, Oct 24, 5:00 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornMark travels to the Europa Factory in North Yorkshire where after seeing all the components that go into making a plane kit, he takes a test flight with the Technical Director.Mon, Oct 17, 5:30 amQUEST30 mins
A Plane is BornTo research building a plane, Mark visits the Popular Flying Association Rally to see some of the 3,000 or so home-built and vintage aircraft.Mon, Oct 17, 5:00 amQUEST30 mins