Browse episode ratings trends for A Chopper is Born. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of A Chopper is Born's 15 episodes.
Best Episodes of A Chopper is Born
Episode 15
S1 Ep15
7.0
9th Apr 2002
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
S1 Ep14
7.0
2nd Apr 2002
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
S1 Ep13
7.0
26th Mar 2002
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
S1 Ep12
7.0
19th Mar 2002
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
S1 Ep11
7.0
12th Mar 2002
Mark turns his attention to the body panel and back seats, before learning about landing and set downs.
Worst Episodes of A Chopper is Born
Episode 1
S1 Ep1
5.0
1st Jan 2002
Mark Evans begins building his home kit chopper before attempting his helicopter rating in Arizona.
Episode 7
S1 Ep7
6.5
12th Feb 2002
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 2
S1 Ep2
7.0
8th Jan 2002
Mark Evans begins building the helicopter airframe and discovers the principles of helicopter flight.
Episode 3
S1 Ep3
7.0
15th Jan 2002
The airframe is complete and Mark turns his attention to the tail boom before beginning his helicopter flight training.
Episode 4
S1 Ep4
7.0
22nd Jan 2002
Mark begins the manufacture of the main rotor shaft before getting to grips with training on the controls and throttle.
A Chopper is Born Episode Guide
Episode 1
S1 Ep1
5.0
1st Jan 2002
Mark Evans begins building his home kit chopper before attempting his helicopter rating in Arizona.
Episode 2
S1 Ep2
7.0
8th Jan 2002
Mark Evans begins building the helicopter airframe and discovers the principles of helicopter flight.
Episode 3
S1 Ep3
7.0
15th Jan 2002
The airframe is complete and Mark turns his attention to the tail boom before beginning his helicopter flight training.
Episode 4
S1 Ep4
7.0
22nd Jan 2002
Mark begins the manufacture of the main rotor shaft before getting to grips with training on the controls and throttle.
Episode 5
S1 Ep5
7.0
29th Jan 2002
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 6
S1 Ep6
7.0
5th Feb 2002
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 7
S1 Ep7
6.5
12th Feb 2002
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 8
S1 Ep8
7.0
19th Feb 2002
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 9
S1 Ep9
7.0
26th Feb 2002
Mark turns his attention to the avionics and instrument panel, and learns about the most important instruments he needs to fly a helicopter.
Episode 10
S1 Ep10
7.0
5th Mar 2002
Mark learns how to climb and descend before installing the lights, navigation system and computer into his home-kit helicopter.
Episode 11
S1 Ep11
7.0
12th Mar 2002
Mark turns his attention to the body panel and back seats, before learning about landing and set downs.
Episode 12
S1 Ep12
7.0
19th Mar 2002
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 13
S1 Ep13
7.0
26th Mar 2002
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 14
S1 Ep14
7.0
2nd Apr 2002
Mark paints the bodywork of his helicopter and installs the upholstery, before taking to the sky in another chopper to complete a circuit.
Episode 15
S1 Ep15
7.0
9th Apr 2002
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.
The best rated episodes of A Chopper is Born are:
Episode 15 S1E15 rated 7.0
Episode 14 S1E14 rated 7.0
Episode 13 S1E13 rated 7.0
Episode 12 S1E12 rated 7.0
Episode 11 S1E11 rated 7.0
The lowest rated episodes of A Chopper is Born are:
Episode 1 S1E1 rated 5.0
Episode 7 S1E7 rated 6.5
Episode 2 S1E2 rated 7.0
Episode 3 S1E3 rated 7.0
Episode 4 S1E4 rated 7.0
The first episode of A Chopper is Born aired on January 01, 2002.
The last episode of A Chopper is Born aired on April 09, 2002.
