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All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Demystifying the Process

    • January 1, 2001
    • Discovery

    Visit RV-8 builder, un-crate aircraft and talk about tools needed.

  • S01E02 Tail Section

    • January 1, 2001
    • Discovery

    Learn basic metal working techniques and assemble the tail section.

  • S01E03 Building Wings

    • January 1, 2001
    • Discovery

    Build the Wings.

  • S01E04 Installing Wings

    • January 1, 2001
    • Discovery

    Level and install the wings, and drop in on restoration project.

  • S01E05 Control Surfaces

    • January 1, 2001
    • Discovery

    Install the rudder, elevator, flaps, and ailerons.

  • S01E06 Cockpit Interior

    • January 1, 2001
    • Discovery

    Build and install cockpit parts and look inside historic cockpit from World War II.

  • S01E07 Instruments

    • January 1, 2001
    • Discovery

    Install radio and instruments.

  • S01E08 Engine

    • January 1, 2001
    • Discovery

    Visit facility were engine is built, and install engine and propeller.

  • S01E09 Exhaust and Plumbing

    • January 1, 2001
    • Discovery

    Install plumbing system and exhaust hoses, and visit home builder.

  • S01E10 Cowling, Canopy and Landing Gear

    • January 1, 2001
    • Discovery

    Work with fiberglass, install the canopy and landing gear.

  • S01E11 Painting

    • January 1, 2001
    • Discovery

    Paint RV-8.

  • S01E12 Inspection

    • January 1, 2001
    • Discovery

    Meet our designated air worthiness representative and find out if we pass our inspection.

  • S01E13 First Flight

    • January 1, 2001
    • Discovery

    RV-8 is finished and takes to the sky!