A Plane is Born

A Plane is Born (2000)

EndedDocumentary showDIY

A Plane is Born, presented by Mark Evans is a 15-part series for Discovery Home and Leisure and Discovery Wings, in which he not only learns to fly but also builds his own two-seater aeroplane. During the course of the series he tackles everything from the composite control surfaces to the installation of the engine. A plane is born takes the viewer for the first time through the step by step process of building a 200 mph kit aircraft, capable of flying from England to the South of France on a single tank of fuel.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E15Up, Up & Away!Oct 7, 2000
S01E14Any Colour You LikeSep 30, 2000
S01E13The Final PlushSep 23, 2000
S01E12Instru-MentalSep 16, 2000
S01E11Props AwaySep 9, 2000
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'A Plane is Born' premiere?

'A Plane is Born' premiered on May 4th, 2000.

Who is the host of 'A Plane is Born'?

The host of 'A Plane is Born' is Mark Evans.

What is the premise of 'A Plane is Born'?

'A Plane is Born' is a television show that shows viewers how to build their aircraft from scratch.

How many planes are built during the course of the show?

Over the course of the show, four different planes are built.

What type of planes are built on the show?

The planes built on 'A Plane is Born' are the RANS S6-ES Coyote II, the Europa XS, the X'Air Falcon, and the G-OMAF.

Which plane build is considered to be the most challenging?

The build of the Europa XS is considered to be the most challenging of the four planes.

How many episodes are in the first season of 'A Plane is Born'?

There are six episodes in the first season of 'A Plane is Born'.

Where is 'A Plane is Born' filmed?

'A Plane is Born' is filmed in the UK.

Who is the intended audience for 'A Plane is Born'?

The intended audience for 'A Plane is Born' is aviation enthusiasts and those interested in building their aircraft.

How long is each episode of 'A Plane is Born'?

Each episode of 'A Plane is Born' is approximately 30 minutes long.

How many seasons of 'A Plane is Born' were produced?

'A Plane is Born' had a total of two seasons produced.

What are some of the challenges faced during the building of the planes on the show?

Some of the challenges faced during the building of the planes on 'A Plane is Born' include funding, sourcing parts, and dealing with unexpected problems during the building process.

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