A Plane Is Born

Research

Mark visits the Popular Flying Association Rally at Cranfield to see some of the 3000 or so home-bu...

Test Flight

Mark travels to the Europa Factory in North Yorkshire where after seeing all the components that go...

Building Begins

Mark learns that before he starts to build his aeroplane he must attend a workshop on composite bui...

Wings

In the workshop work begins on the Europa's wings and Mark puts his composite skills to the test. I...

You Have Control !

Work on the plane continues with the Cockpit module and control yokes. Mark also receives a visit f...

Tell-Tail!

Work on the aeroplane moves to the Tailplane and Mark gets to grips with an electronic spirit level...

Get In Trim

This programme sees the building gathering pace as Mark installs the cockpit module and seats into...

Like My Wheels?

Mark is back on familiar ground as he fits brakes, wheels and undercarriage to his aeroplane, Marti...

No Longer Topless

A packed programme sees major progress on the plane with the rudder assembly completed and the fuse...

All Revved Up

It's a red-letter day down at the workshop as the brand new engine arrives with Europa's Andy Drape...

Props Away

Part two of our engine installation and Mark takes on the fitting of the ducting, oil and water coo...

Instru-Mental

It's the bit Mark has been dreading since he started - the wiring and Instruments. To give him a be...

The Final Plush

The interior starts to get the red carpet treatment (well Blue actually) as Mark takes on the job o...

Any Colour You Like

A Red letter day as Mark prepares for his PPL Test at Aeros, and we recap his flying lessons from t...

Up, Up & Away!

The final programme in the series sees our newly built plane go through the final checks it needs f...

Episode 16

Episode 17

All Parts: Part 1 of 2

All Parts: Part 2 of 2