Are you guys really going to do this?
There's no need to do this as it's not part of your mission.
Aerospace is the best!
I can't hear what you're saying. Take off your mask.
2012 December 20 Altitude Chamber
This training exercise looked fun to do.
If they have the facilities here anyway.
It's difficult to do this in Japan, right?
- I do feel a bit nervous. - All right then.
I think I'll pass on this one.
I already figured out how the oxygen masks work anyway.
You're such a party pooper. Enjoy yourself a bit more!
Those that don't want to do this don't have to.
As long as you don't panic when the time comes to use one.
Oh... Then maybe I'll participate.
Listen. This is not a game.
Terrible things will happen if you underestimate this.
All right, I'll explain the exercise procedure to you. You guys will be experiencing
the low oxygen environment of over 30 thousand feet.
Put that mask on if you feel something's wrong,
- even if it's just a little. - All right.
During the exercise you'll be doing a song with motions.
That way it's easy to determine if there's something wrong with one of you.
- What song with motions should we do? - Like "Arupusu Ichimanjyaku"?
"Arupusu Ichimanjyaku" is the melody of "Yankee Doodle" with Japanese lyrics.
You guys can decide that yourselves.
All right, we're going to start. Let's begin.
Here we go.
A children song named "Guu Choki Paa de nani tsukuro?" Literally translated, it means "What should we make with Rock Scissors Paper?"
"Guu Choki Paa de" (With Rock Scissors Paper)
"Nani tsukuro? Nani tsukuro?" (What should we make? What should we make?)
"Migite de Choki de hidarite de Guu de" (With Scissors on the right hand and Rock on the left hand)
"Parashuuto, parashuuto" (A parachute, a parachute)
"Guu Choki Paa de" (With Rock Scissors Paper)
2000 feet.
"Nani tsukuro? Nani tsukuro?" (What should we make? What should we make?)
"Migite de Guu de hidarite mo Guu de" (With Rock on the right hand and also Rock on the left hand)
"Gorira Gorira" (A gorilla, A gorilla)
"Guu Choki Paa de" (With Rock Scissors Paper)
"Nani tsukuro? Nani tsukuro?" (What should we make? What should we make?)
4000 feet.
"Migite ga Paa de hidarite mo Paa de..." (With Paper on the right hand and also Paper on the left hand...)
"Guu Choki Paa de, Guu Choki Paa de..." (With Rock Scissors Paper, With Rock Scissors Paper...)
Stop. Stop!
Kotori!
It's all right, don't worry. Let's have him lie down outside.
- You're so heavy! Go on a diet. - Watch his head.
I'm all right.
- Was it that tough? - Not at all.
Of course, it wasn't. That was still the altitude that you guys usually fly.
Oh. man... How chicken-hearted can he be?
Oh...
Did you know that there's apparently a famous zoo nearby?
The Red River Zoo, right?
Should we go and look at the gorillas
- when we have our Christmas break? - Sure.
- Really? - Hey, everybody.
Taiji is suggesting that we go and look at the gorillas around Christmas.
Huh? That's not what I meant...
- That sounds good. - That settles it then.
- Hey. - But why gorillas...
Huh? Isn't that the kyokan?
Kyokan.
Are you on your way to pickup some girls and have dinner?
You idiot. Where would you ever find a guy like that? I'm just going for dinner.
Then would you like to have dinner at our place?
Haru said that she's going to make futomaki with Roy today.
Futomaki is a big sushi roll.
Do you guys really think that I'll do such an annoying thing?
You guys are making me join not just for dinner but also for studying, aren't you?
- You figured it out? - Your motive is so obvious. See ya.
Oh, come on. Why not for a change? Isn't it lonely to eat by yourself?
Your question is the most annoying.
I'm so hungry.
- Huh? - About what we just talked about...
- What? - Welcome back.
- Why? - Would you like to have dinner?
Or will you take a shower first?
- You came Suzu-chan! - Of course.
Are you serious...
Hey, Suzu-chan!
Let me go. Hey.
What~! Why? Why are you here?
Taiji kept asking me to come over.
- Did I really? - You're still in training. I can't believe this.
But isn't it about the time that you start craving for Japanese food?
- Kanoko-san! - You came together?
Cooking is so easy because he's helping.
- You're welcome. - So does that mean that we're going to have
- a Japanese food party tonight? - Yay~!
So that means that you can't get out of this anymore.
- All right, sit down. - Oh, man...
You became so open about it.
Rinko-san! You came...
So forebodings do come true.
That's why I said that this would become annoying.
What's with that girl? Is she also trying to get to Konosuke?
Isn't she trying to get to whomever she can?
Seriously?
Itadakimasu~!
The nimono that Kanoko-san made is really delicious!
To us, it tastes like mom's cooking already.
It reminds me of the food in the dormitory.
Don't be shy and eat a lot.
The Gratin and Bagna Càuda are made by them.
We made the dish that we're the best at.
- I hope you like it. - Should I get you some Bagna Càuda?
By the way, is Gratin and Bagna something Japanese food?
Isn't it?
Oh, this dashimaki looks delicious.
Delicious. It has the taste of the Edo era to it.
Just as I expected from you Kanoko-san. The seasoning is what makes the difference. Right?
- Hey Taiji, can you pass me the nimono? - "Taiji"?
- Aren't you eating too much, Chisato? - "Chisato"?
By the way, which hotel are you guys staying at?
We haven't booked one.
Are you guys backpackers or something?
I think I'll sleep in Chisato-chan's room.
- Please, be my guest. - You know, we already have places
- to stay after all. - Isn't it.
Hey, Tezuka. A moment.
- One moment. - What is it that you want to talk about?
The thing is that we're in training and we can't break the rules.
What?
The kyokan left so fast.
I really wanted to ask him so many questions.
This was a chance for us to be taught by him directly.
But please try and put yourselves in our shoes.
Why do I have to sleep in the room of this weird girl after coming all the way to America?
I think that they are lying about the rules of this dormitory.
Let's sleep.
Hey, should we go to Chisato's room and have some girl talk?
Kanoko-san also looked like she wanted to have another drink.
It's all right. There is no point if Konosuke isn't there.
I'm so tired already, could you turn off the light?
Oh, all right...
Should we at least play some card games?
Goodnight.
That's amazing, Haru-chan.
What? Is she controlling that?
People can change so much.
Who do you think is their instructor?
Chisato-chan was also praising her that she's really putting a lot of effort into this.
By the way, how's Chisato-san doing?
She has done everything perfectly until now.
- She really gets on my nerves. - Hey.
Don't you think that we could also do this if they're able to do it?
I'm starting to feel the same way.
Don't say that nonsense before you got all of this into your head.
- Huh? What's this? - Oh this.
- This is incredible. - What? Do all of them know this?
Yeah. They're in the instrument flight phase right now.
They'll fly by determining the orientation, altitude, pitch and heading by only looking at the instruments.
I don't want you guys to underestimate this.
OK.
Let's put on the hood.
Roger.
Focus on the instruments. Fly to area Delta.
Roger.
You're in a bank angle. Keep it horizontal.
Roger.
Haru, you gonna have to learn to trim when your vision is compromised.
Roger.
Why do we have to fly blindfolded?
Of course, you have to. The only thing you can see is your instruments during night times
and when you're in the clouds anyway.
But not being able to see anything while you're flying is a bit...
There are too many instruments in the first place.
We already have more things to remember because of the extra engine.
You're right. My head is in a panic.
For me, it's the opposite. I'm more calm if I just look at the instruments.
- What? - That's because instruments don't lie.
There's no need to bother with what happens outside of the cockpit.
I'm the same. I can concentrate better when I can't see the outside.
You guys are a bit strange. Right?
Yeah. You should trust your eyes and ears before the instruments.
How are you supposed to trust them in the clouds?
Well...
Try and run for 1 km like this.
- That's impossible. - Isn't it? That's why the instruments are important.
Kazuo, you should try it too. Go on and eat.
Shinozaki-san, you're such a mean person.
You knew that those 3 girls were coming over here, right?
- Oh, really? - Please don't do this to me.
They're all trying their best over here by pushing themselves to the limit.
Could you not come over here?
I don't have time for that. I'm turning 60 next year, right?
I'm busy with things like applying to keep flying until the retirement age. See.
What? Are you planning to fly until you're 65?
- Can't I? - I think that the younger ones aren't able to go up,
because the top doesn't want to move aside.
Please let my fly for a little longer.
Both you and I are defined by us being able to fly.
You're right.
Clearance between the obstacles in V O R
final approach segment is….
Oh, man. Why can't I remember this?
Enter.
- Are you busy? - No, I was just
thinking about taking a break.
- Where's Rinko-san? - With the kyokan.
I have something that I want to talk to you about.
- What is it? - It seems that Taiji is
fond of some other girl while he actually still loves me.
- Seriously? Who is it? - Oda-san.
- What? Chisa... - Shh!
I have a favor to ask of you.
Hey. What is it that you want to talk to me about?
- Sit down. - What?
What's this all of a sudden?
You still love Suzu-chan, right?
- Excuse me? - And yet, since you came here
you started to show interest in another girl.
Don't you think it's a bit imprudent?
I'm sorry.
Make up your mind and choosing one of them.
- What? - Otherwise
both girls are just going to suffer.
Do you understand what I'm saying?
I understand. I understand very well.
What's this all of a sudden?
You are tight-lipped, right?
- I don't know. - Yes, you are!
Listen carefully. Don't tell anybody about what I'm about to tell you, not matter what.
I won't forgive you even though you're my buddy.
- Then I don't want to hear it. - Just listen.
The thing is that...
I think that Haru likes me.
What!?
How did it go?
Oh, yeah, I set him straight.
- Thank you. What was his reaction? - His reaction?
He looked unsettled,
so I think that he gave up on Chisato.
Thank god. Now I can go back to Japan without worries.
How were things over there?
"How things were?" I just went over there to cook for them.
I know that but were all of them doing all right?
They were all desperately trying to do their best.
I almost started crying when I saw haru-chan flying an airplane.
America is so tough. You're being taught all kinds of things
and you keep flying with the fear that you might fail and drop out.
But I heard rumors that both you and Kunikida-san had excellent grades back then.
- Yeah. Would you like to hear my bragging stories? - Next time maybe.
Too bad.
Gochisosama.
- Shinozaki-san. - Huh?
Did you loose some weight lately?
Do you think so? I think that I'm taking pretty good care of my body.
But you look a bit tired.
I'm someone that's very particular about the health of pilots.
All right. I'll do my best.
We're going to do the instrument flight test now.
2013 March 3 Instrument Flight Test
Every year there are many that fail here so prepare yourselves well.
Today there are clouds and the wind is strong so the flying conditions are bad.
That doesn't mean that I'll take it easy on the test results.
Like usual until now, if you fail twice in a row then you've failed.
You'll be sent back to Japan right away.
We're going to all pass today and feel good about ourselves.
All right!
I don't feel that I'm going to fail. I feel that I'm going to pass.
I'm the best today.
Haru. I'm going to do my best also for you.
- What? - It's nothing.
You idiot. Let's go.
- All right. - OK John. Let's begin.
Let's do it.
Kotori! Look at the instruments.
Yes.
Sit up straight.
Yes. Oh...
Maintain present altitude and turn left heading 2 0 0.
Roger.
OK.
Prepare for landing.
I'm gonna take off the hood.
Roger.
Up to this point you are perfect.
- It didn't go so well. - There she comes.
Stabilize the aircraft!
That was a "bird strike".
It's OK.
Everything is fine. Just keep going straight.
Wow. She got swayed quite a bit.
The wind is quite strong today.
Thank you for your effort. You may get out for now.
Climb to 5000 feet.
Roger. Climb to 5000 feet.
Keep the vertical speed steady.
Roger.
Those that passed today...
Is unfortunately only one person.
Ishii, you've passed.
What? Me?
- You did it Taiji. - Yeah!
- Congratulations! - You're amazing!
Don't get so excited!
Kotori and Moroboshi. You two have to work on counter acting the cross winds.
I can't let you pass if your results get swayed so much by simple weather conditions like these.
Tezuka and Yamada.
- You guys counter acted the cross winds pretty well. - Yes.
I'm sorry but there are too many other bad points that I don't know where to start.
- Oh... - This just shows how much you guys
are flying on intuition alone.
In any case, you guys should practice instrument flying as a whole again.
- All right. - And Oda...
It was unfortunate that an accident happened.
I'm sure that you were able to land properly with the amount of skill that you have.
The next test is in 3 days.
This is the last chance. Don't you fail after coming this far.
Yes!
What's the motto?
We will all pass!
Hey, would you mind accompanying me in the simulator?
I don't know if I can do this.
Haru. We'll go now.
All right.
Oh man, I'm so hungry. What do you think is for dinner?
Yeah...
I also have a good luck charm like the badge that you have.
This right here. This spring is
- one of the many part of an airplane... - I'm sorry.
- What? - Would you mind going back ahead of me?
All right, I got it.
What is it?
A favor? What's that favor?
What?
Why do I have to go and encourage Oda?
Please do this. I think that you're the only one that can do this.
You must be kidding me. I don't want to do these kind of things.
- This is what I dislike the most. - Please.
What is it?
Nothing in particular.
There was nothing you could do about it. It was an accident.
You said that I should have been able to deal with it, right?
I did but...
- You have one more chance anyway. - I was aiming for a perfect score.
Listen. That's something that'll be of no benefit to you at all.
The only thing you can do is brag about it at a gokon.
This is true because it comes from someone that got a perfect score.
There's no need to be fixated on a perfect score anymore.
Get rid of that pride and be more relaxed when flying.
Are you worried about me?
Not really...
I just thought that your buddy would get worried.
Oda... It's going to be all right.
All that you need is this, right here. This.
Enter.
May I join you?
Of course. I just hit something that I didn't understand.
I can't figure out how to do the altitude adjustments.
- I'm sorry. - About what?
- About the story of the spring. - Oh...
- Could you tell it to me? - It's all right, it's not such a big deal.
It's all right.
All right.
I was told this when I got this spring.
An airplane is made out of 3 million parts and that spring is one of them.
Even though it's just one in 3 million.
An airplane can't fly if one of them is missing.
So I feel that I should do my best like that spring does.
One in 3 million...
Yes.
Oh and... Thank you.
Huh?
You asked the kyokan to come talk to me, right?
No, I didn't.
- Really? - Yes.
Oh, really.
- Oh, it was altitude adjustments, right? - Yes.
- What? Kishii? - Yes.
It seems that Taiji was the only one that was able to advance to the final phase of the training.
Oh, really. So does that mean that the rest failed?
No, it seems that they have one more chance.
Is that so.
That's amazing of Kishii. Well done.
I'll marry him no matter what.
That's right.
- Don't let him go no matter what. - All right.
Telling you that he passed is proof that he still has interest in you.
Huh?
Kishii has a friend called Koiwai-kun and I forced him to tell me about him.
Oh...
- What's up with you guys? - These guys came to my room this morning
saying that they couldn't sleep.
- I felt so tense. - May we join you?
Of course. You too Taiji?
What else could I do?
- What are you doing here? - Nothing.
I just happen to wake up.
And yet you're dressed to jog?
That's such a coincidence. We were also just about to go for a run.
Would you like to join us?
I don't mind...
- All right, let's go. - Yes.
Don't you think that we're experiencing something amazing?
- What? - I was someone
that didn't know what kind of job I would end up doing.
I was writing application letters everyday and was continuously receiving rejection letters.
And now, I'm flying an airplane in America!
This is what they call a miracle, right?
It's like Haru just said.
- We're doing something amazing. - You're right.
Let's go back home with our head held up high whatever the result may be.
That's right, being a pilot isn't everything in life.
Hey, hold on one moment.
- Isn't it wrong to accept that? - That's right.
It hasn't been determined that you guys failed yet.
Let's stop with this negative thinking.
That's right. Let's stop this. You too, Chisato.
- What? - Huh?
I got it!
I've changed. Let's go.
Let's just do what's asked of us and not strain ourselves.
Passing is passing. It doesn't matter if we pass on the second try.
That's right. Life has it's mountains to climb and valleys to go through.
We've already climbed the mountain up pretty high.
That's right. All we have to do now is to slowly descend.
Hold on one moment...
Why are we going to descend? Isn't it the opposite?
I told you guys to stop with the negative thinking.
- Stop it already Moroboshi. - Who said it?
- It was me. - You!
But in reality it was me.
The next person that says something negative has to pay a penalty.
- Got it? - All right, let's do that.
All right. What's the motto?
We will all pass!
I'm telling you that the thing that's needed to land with cross winds
is courage. Courage.
I think that the thing that's needed is the strong believe
that the airplane won't get blown away
no matter how strong the cross winds are that want to sway the airplane.
I think so too. The only thing you can do is to face it with sheer will power.
Were you guys flying with that kind of
- idealism until now? - Yes.
- You shouldn't have asked them. - Yeah. I'm... sorry.
Your airspeed will get off when you focus on the altitude, right?
Then the other instruments start getting off when you try to correct that.
Then all of them start getting off...
I can understand that.
You start chasing after numbers, right?
Isn't that just a matter of concentration?
There's a more simple approach to this.
You should focus on this attitude indicator while you're flying.
The reason that your altitude and flight path changes comes from a change in your orientation, right?
So that means that the trigger for the other instruments
- to change is this attitude indicator. - Oh, you're right.
That's the most basic thing to know.
Do you guys always think about
these kind of complicated thing while flying?
Of course!
- Wow, it's already so dark outside. - I'm hungry.
I wonder if Roy made food for us?
- Chisato. - Huh?
Could you please join me in the simulator one more time before dinner? One more time.
Are you serious?
Just kidding. Of course.
You're doing pretty well.
But it doesn't go this well when I do it for real.
Birds also don't come flying towards you.
- So that still bothers you. - Of course.
I'll make yakitori out of them if they get in my way again.
Yakitori is roasted bird. Usually chicken.
Oh man.
Why couldn't I be like this
- from the beginning? - What?
I wanted to get ahead of everyone because I was so fixated on that perfect score.
We were all able to do our best because you went ahead of us.
I constantly kept relying on you, right?
You didn't act annoyed once... or maybe you did... when asked a question.
But you always answered.
But I feel it was such a waste.
I should have enjoyed the time with all of you guys more.
It's going to be all right. We're going to be together for a long time from now on.
I wish that I could have been born with your personality.
- Hey, you just made fun of me, didn't you? - No, I didn't.
That's what I really think.
You're amazing Haru. You don't treat anybody differently.
You express your emotion if you're happy or sad and face them head on.
I wonder if you're praising me?
For me those are my best words of praise.
I feel that I could hand over the controls to someone that's as honest as you.
So you have trust in me as your buddy?
I hate to admit it.
All right!
All right! A storm is coming! There's a high chance that it'll keep raining.
I beg you, please let it continue for another week.
I hope it will hit the airport directly.
We would also be in danger if it hits the airport directly.
- It's going to be all right. - Oh, by the way.
When I was young, my jiichan told me how to do a rain-making ritual.
- A rain-making ritual? - Yes.
Why didn't you say that sooner!
- How do you do it? - If I recall correctly.
You make a circle with a shimenawa. Then you offer libation.
A shimenawa is rope used to cordon off consecrated areas or as a talisman against evil.
Then you let a virgin girl, dressed in white, dance in there.
A virgin girl?
Flight heading 1 0 0, climb and maintain 3000.
Right side clear.
- Which one? - The obvious choice would be...
Stop it already. Don't start imagining things!
Don't try to stop us.
You're all right because you passed.
But we need a rain-making ritual at the moment!
- Good. Let's do it one more time. - All right.
Before takeoff checklist.
- Fuel selectors. - Both ON.
- Trims. - Set.
- Flaps. - Set.
- Mixtures. - Rich.
- Fuel Pumps. - Both ON.
Grand Forks Tower November 7 8 7
holding short of runway 3 5 Right ready.
Roger. November 7 8 7 Grand Forks Tower,
wind 3 3 0 at 1 5,
runway 3 5 Right cleared for takeoff.
Runway 3 5 Right cleared for takeoff.
- VR. - Rotation.
Takeoff.
- Climb checklist. Landing gear. - UP.
- Flaps. - UP.
Climb Power Airspeed.
Set.
Request radar vector to training area Delta.
Radar contact. Vector to Delta,
right heading 1 0 0, climb and maintain 3000.
Roger. Right heading 1 0 0, climb and maintain 3000.
Right side clear.
Heading 1 0 0, reaching 3000.
November 7 8 7 climb and maintain 5000.
Climb and maintain 5000.
- Descend and maintain 4000. - Descend and maintain 4000.
- Left heading 0 6 0. - Roger. Left heading 0 6 0.
Left clear.
Request traffic information in area Delta.
No traffic reported cleared for local training.
Roger.
We've just gotten out of the clouds.
Beneath the blue sky you can see the magnificent mountain range.
- Over. - What has gotten into you all of a sudden?
This point in area Delta is my favorite.
So that's what this means.
- Chisato. Close your eyes too. - What?
Just do it.
- They're closed. - How is it?
I can see it.
How's the view from the sky? Over.
The view is excellent.
I can even see the mountain ridge clearly.
- Where did the storm go to? - It's so sunny now.
That's why I said that the only option for us is to do a rain-making ritual.
Isn't the wind stronger than last time?
It blew away the storm after all.
Hey. Are you guys still complaining? It's too late already.
All you can do now is to go for it.
- You're right. - Right.
- All right. - Let's go.
- All right!
- Haru. - Huh?
- Let's enjoy this. - Yes.
That's all that's on my mind.
This flight is truly your last chance.
You'll fail right here if you don't pass.
You'll be asked to get your stuff together and head back to Japan right away.
Kyokan, I don't think you have to say it in this moment...
You won't be able to become a pilot if you can't handle this kind of pressure.
Listen carefully. Do your absolute best.
Yes!
Chisato!
Oda. This right here. This here.
I know.
This is quite unusual.
Your blood pressure is a bit high and
your cholesterol level is also higher than usual.
This is just a independent health exam anyway.
These are within the parameters of the ANA heath exam
so I think that you have nothing to worry about.
Is there something?
No. I was thinking that I did pretty well for my age.
I was admiring myself.
OK. Let's pull the hood and prepare for landing.
Roger.
There'll be no birds flying today Chisato. I promise.
Just relax.
Yes.
Hey.
What's wrong?
Oh.
TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC.
November 5 8 2 November Delta, Radar.
Traffic, training aircraft at 1 o'clock, 5 miles westbound at 3000.
Go let them fly around. Just continue your checkpoint.
Roger that.
Today is your lucky day.
Let's keep going.
There she comes. Isn't that Chisato?
Please don't let the wind get to you.
Stay calm.
All right! On the mark!
Yay!
- Good morning. - Good morning.
What's the matter?
I'm sorry. I'm not going to fly today.
What?
Oh, hey... Shinozaki-san?
Keep the nose on the horizon and fly towards area Delta.
Roger.
OK.
That's Delta.
Let's go back.
The view is excellent. I can even see the mountain ridge clearly.
What?
What are you saying? You've a hood in front of you.
There she is!
- Haru! - Haru!
Haru~!
That wasn't too good. She'll be all right, right?
It depends on how the kyokan will judge that.
It's going to be all right. Have faith in yourself.
You guys did what you could.
As far as I could see there were no problems. All of you will pass.
Four of you have passed.
Unfortunately there's one person that failed.
Oda. You didn't pass.
What... Why?
What? Oda?
Preview of next episode
I always felt nervous whenever you talked to me.
We have no other choice than to file a missing persons report.
What are you going to do if something might have happened to Chisato?
Tezuka Haru,
The view that I saw with you was the best view...
I wonder how she felt when she wrote that?
I asked you to properly follow up on them.
I beg you, please don't give up. Do it for Oda.
In the end everybody will just suffer.
Stop saying nonsense.
Why did you disappear by yourself all of a sudden?
This drama is fiction.
Training in a decompression chaimber
is not part of the ANA pilot training program.