This isn't working. Emergency!
Emergency! Emergency!
It's over. Get off.
It's impossible no matter who does it!
- You're too loud. - Sorry.
But don't you think it's too much? It was raining unbelievably hard, and
I couldn't see anything. In addition, all engines were out.
Aren't you training because those situations
- can actually happen? - Well, that's true, but still...
I heard Honjo cleared all the simulator training.
Senpai's special.
I tell you, a normal trainee wouldn't be able to do it.
There's that much difference in individual ability
- even among pilot cadets, huh? - Like I said...
Honjo isn't special or anything.
He's a hard worker. At least, when Honjo was
training on ground, he never sat around whining like you.
Right, Kaori?
Which reminds me,
I heard he recovered enough where
he can stand by himself. Is that true?
Yes. For now, it appears
- he doesn't need a wheelchair anymore. - See?
You can tell how hard he worked to get there, can't you?
Honjo found a new path and he's working hard.
Don't be acting like a ground trainee forever and
- start working hard. - Yes, I'll try.
Really?
Maybe...I still want to fly the sky.
If I was the pilot, and
was told a passenger's life was in danger,
I would...
Kaori? What's the matter?
I think Honjo-kun still wants to be a pilot.
In-flight training?
Today and tomorrow, Shinoda will go into the cockpit and
fly the Haneda-Fukuoka route with the pilot.
In-flight training, huh? I'm jealous.
The view of the sky from the cockpit is something else.
I was so scared my first time, I had my eyes closed the whole time.
- That defeats the purpose of training. - I know.
Since Shinoda got her rating for Haneda,
it should be a good experience to learn
- from a pilot's perspective too. - That's so true.
There's a lot you can learn by actually
- flying with the pilot. - You lie.
You came back after fighting with the pilot.
- Kon-chan, you have a good memory. - Don't call me Kon-chan, I said.
- Hey, be quiet there. - Sorry.
Okay then. If you can all cover for
Shinoda while she's away. That's all.
I think we should have
more in-flight training for air traffic controllers.
Nothing beats the night view from the cockpit.
- Where should I go next? - Listen.
In-flight training isn't like going on a trip.
The pilots whose faces we usually don't see...
It's to learn how those pilots feel and what they see when they
fly the sky, right? I know, Take-chan Man.
Runway 05.
Was TO1 okay, Captain?
Yeah.
Excuse me. I'll be sitting in
today on in-flight training. I'm Shinoda Kaori.
- Nishikawa-kun?! - Hi, Controller Shinoda.
- Hello. - Excuse me.
May I see your ticket?
I can't remember the combination of the lock for this suitcase.
Can you break the lock for me?
This suitcase is
my husband's keepsake. I left my boarding pass in there.
Ma'am, are you in a hurry?
Yes. I'm going to Kita Kyushu on the 11:15 flight.
You still have 20 minutes until departure.
We can't break our passenger's precious belonging so easily.
We still have time.
Let's try to remember the combination.
Let us take a look here.
- Hey, Kon-chan. - Don't call me Kon-chan, I said.
- Motoharu, I'll take over. - Yes, thank you.
Well? Can you see it?
There it is. Japan Air 773 that Dacchi's on.
If you have any questions,
please don't hesitate to ask.
5 minutes before call.
Tokyo Delivery. Japan Air 773.
5 minutes before start up to Kita Kyushu. Spot 10.
Japan Air 773. Roger.
Report when you're ready.
Wilco. Japan Air 773.
That's Yano-san.
- Before start check please. - Roger.
Japan Air 773. I will speak in Japanese.
Traffic heading towards Kyushu is getting congested.
At this time, a 10-minute departure standby is anticipated.
Roger. We will let you know as soon as we're ready for departure.
Hello. This is Nishikawa in the cockpit.
This is L1 Shimizu. It's time for departure soon,
but we're still missing one passenger.
It's not the zip code of your residence.
Did you try your wedding anniversary?
Yes. That wasn't it. It wasn't my husband's birthday either.
I'm really sorry. Really, please go ahead and break it.
I'm on my way to
my daughter's wedding. I can't be late.
Your daughter?
I'm really sorry for causing you trouble.
- What's your daughter's birthday? - It's July 30th.
Let me try one last time.
7-3-0.
It worked!
So it was our daughter's birthday...
It's as if my husband's telling me to take him with me.
I'm glad we didn't have to break it.
Thank you so much.
Ma'am, you don't have to thank us anymore.
There's not much time left. Please go board your flight.
- Yes. Thank you. - It's that way.
Have a good flight.
This is Japan Air 773.
All passengers are on board now.
Request flight approval to Kita Kyushu Airport.
Roger. This is a little awkward.
Knowing your co-worker's sitting on the other side.
Really? I think it's fun. Knowing that your tomodacchi's (friend) there.
Tomodacchi's
appearing (toujou chu) in in-flight (toujou) training.
Woah. You're full of puns today.
Hey. The switch is still on.
They can hear you.
Sorry.
Japan Air 773. Push back approved. Runway 05.
Japan Air 773. Tokyo Ground.
Clear to taxi Runway 05. Taxi via Whiskey 4 Hotel.
Japan Air 773. Contact Tokyo Tower on 124 decimal 35.
Japan Air 773. Wind 340 at 10.
Runway 05. Cleared for takeoff.
Japan Air 773. Cleared for takeoff Runway 05.
- Take off. - Roger.
- Thrust ref. - Thrust ref.
Japan Air 773. Tokyo Departure radar contact.
Fly heading 160 vector to KAMAT.
Climb and maintain flight level 200.
Roger. Heading 160.
Climb and maintain flight level 200.
Japan Air 773.
Tokyo Control.
Thunderclouds ahead. What are you going to do?
- We'll go around the thunderclouds. - Roger.
Are you sure? That's a long way around.
Yes, but it's in-flight service time now.
I think we should go around the thunderclouds to avoid
injury to passengers and CAs from a sudden rise in altitude.
Good thinking.
That was a great learning experience.
Until now, I was giving instructions for altitude change and go arounds
just based on images on the monitor.
But I learned that pilots were
making decisions depending on each in-flight situation.
I still have a long ways to go.
There are times I get caught up with safety of the moment.
Excuse me. Beer please.
But that's not just with pilots.
It's the same with air traffic controllers.
I'll have to learn to control with passengers' safety in mind.
And while I was observing from the cockpit, I was reminded again that
many air traffic controllers are involved in each flight,
and they're all watching over the aircraft until it reaches its destination.
What?
It was a good learning experience for me too.
So that's what you were thinking in the cockpit.
That's so like you though.
Here's your order.
Honjo's back at work and going for physical therapy every day, right?
Everyone's amazed at his resilience.
I'm sure he was motivated by seeing you work hard.
I'm really happy for him.
Senpai.
- Hey, Honjo. You doing well? - Yes.
Hang in there.
I think Honjo-kun still wants to be a pilot.
Merry Christmas.
You can tell me. If you don't mind a place like this.
- Place like this... - If
he really hasn't given up his dream,
his current workplace is a cruel place for him, isn't it?
It's like constantly seeing
the woman who dumped you.
- Who dumped you?! - No...
Sounds interesting. Tell me about it.
I'm not talking about me...
Shinoda must be
- enjoying her night in Fukuoka now. - While we spend
- an unexciting night at a place like this. - What do you mean a place like this?
That goes to the left, not right.
- Why? It's right. - It's left, I tell you. No!
Hey there! Can you keep it down?
- We're in the middle of love counseling. - Like I said, that's not it.
Why are you doing that at a place like this?
Hey, guys. If you're not having coffee, why don't you leave?
We know. The next person with a lower score
- will order it. - Okay, I won't lose.
- Why is this a penalty game? - Master, three beers here.
Excuse me, but this is a coffee shop.
Kon-chan.
What flight is Dacchi coming back on?
Heck if I know. Why are you asking me?
I forgot to ask her to bring me back something.
I wonder if I still have time.
Attention, everyone.
Let me introduce a trainee who's being assigned here starting today.
Huh? Trainee?
Good morning.
She's here to replace Takeuchi who will be transferring to ICAO,
the International Civil Aviation Organization, at the end of the month.
I'm Nakajima, transferring from Tokyo Control.
I look forward to working with you.
Does that mean there's an opening
at Tokyo Control in Tokorozawa? Please, recommend me. Please.
- Don't mind him. - Actually,
my replacement's already been selected.
Takeuchi.
I want you to train her, along with transitioning over.
Got it.
Okay, let's begin the briefing.
Kita Kyushu Airport
Did you sleep well last night?
Not really. I was reviewing the training notes
and it took longer than expected.
You're very studious, aren't you?
You'd better work hard too.
Please treat me kindly on today's flight too.
Certainly. Us too.
- Do you want to go over the security checklist? - Roger.
- Seatbelt sign off. - Off.
Visibility's excellent. - It's a great day to fly.
Captain, the engine speed's going down rapidly.
Don't panic. Listen to the engine sound.
The engine's working fine.
We're flying smoothly as usual, aren't we?
The monitor's malfunctioning.
Switch over to the backup.
Don't worry. All instruments have
two or more backups in case of emergencies.
Ah, it's a malfunction of the main screen. I'll notify the mechanic.
Good morning, everyone.
- Good morning. - My name is Makino,
the aircraft mechanic. This is where we usually do our work.
Awesome!
Let's move on this way, shall we?
Us mechanics perform engine checks to
detailed inspection of every screw so that
this big aircraft can fly safely in the sky.
- Cool! Amazing! - It's big, isn't it?
The field of vision from the cockpit is really limited, isn't it?
Yes. We can only see what's directly in front of us.
That's why we rely so much on this monitor and the voice of
air traffic controllers. Right?
What's wrong?
Something's not right.
It went out again.
I'll switch over to the backup.
Activate the next backup.
Why is this happening?
JAL Operation Control Center
Instrument trouble?
Yes. The engine is running normally, but
all the engine indicators are out.
We're unable to check the status of the engine like rpms and temperature.
It's not affecting the flight for now, but
we're flying with just the remaining flight display.
If this goes out too, we can't guarantee a safe flight.
Request you consult with the mechanic immediately and investigate the cause.
Got it. We'll check with the mechanics immediately.
What happened?
Flight 302 is experiencing trouble with its instruments.
Flight 302?
This is OCC. Flight 302 is reporting that
all of its flight indicators have gone blank. ("Shinoda Kaori-san)
Listen, everyone.
There are various types of airplanes, and
different mechanics are in charge of different aircraft.
Incidentally, I'm in charge of this Triple 7 with the long wings.
Wow! I wanna ride on it.
You guys can get close and take pictures.
Makino-san, Flight 302 is
having problems with its Eyecast Navigation Display.
- What about the backups? - The MFD was
activated but that also went out immediately, and
they're flying with just the flight display.
- If the flight display goes out, - there's no more backups.
Sorry. Take over from here. Let's go.
All Nippon 652. You're No. 7 sequence.
So far heading 080 for arrival spacing.
Descend and maintain 6,000.
Roger. Fly heading 060 and descend and maintain 6,000.
All Nippon 652.
Japan Air 116. Reduce speed to 210 knots.
Roger. Reduce speed to 210 knots. Japan Air 116.
Star Fire 224. We have departure traffic.
So expect further descend in 5 miles.
Roger. Thank you for your information. Star Fire 224.
- Wow, very impressive. - Not at all.
You'll have no problem even if you got your rating right away.
No, I don't know Haneda well enough yet.
Please train me well.
Got it. We'll respond from our end as well.
This is Yuuki. JAL Flight 302's
engine indicators and navigation display broke down.
Currently, they're operating with only the flight display.
Flight 302.
- Isn't that Shinoda-san's flight? - Yes.
This isn't what I had in mind.
What do you mean?
I thought firefighters who protect the airport
were cool, like heroes, but
all we do every day is hard training and inspections.
Our job's low-keyed, isn't it?
No, it's not working.
What's going on here?
Down?!
Captain, we don't have any more flight display backups.
At this rate, we have no choice but to fly without any gauges.
Don't worry. Let's request a radar vector from the controller.
I'm declaring an emergency.
Tokyo Control. Japan Air 302.
We declare emergency.
Request radar vector to Haneda Airport.
All right.
This is Yuuki.
JAL Flight 302 just declared emergency.
What happened?
Even its last flight display went down.
- Flight display. - Yeah. That's troublesome.
If the display went down, that means
the heading of the aircraft can only be confirmed by
magnet compass which doesn't run on electricity.
Even if the controller provides accurate heading and position information,
you can't fly precisely with magnet compass like you can with computers.
Yeah. Even if the pilot followed the heading
as directed, a margin of error's bound to occur.
That means the controller has to vector the aircraft
with that margin of error in mind, right?
Unless it's controlled with utmost caution,
the aircraft will drift off course and the margin of error widens.
Confirm course.
This is OCC.
I'm Makino from Maintenance. Can you tell us
exactly what's happening?
All flight displays are blank.
Engine indicators are out too.
We're currently flying on magnet compass.
How's the navigation display?
Navigation display is blank as well.
How about the CDU?
CDU indicator is believed to be operating normally.
Are there any problems with power in the cabin?
No, the cabin is fine.
All right. We'll check it out and get back to you right away.
What's going on?
Ugawa, find out anything?
More than likely, the problem is in the instruments, but
it's hard to tell until we can actually look at it.
- You were a pilot cadet, weren't you? - Yes.
Will you lend us a hand?
- Kaori?! - Yes.
During her in-flight training, the aircraft developed instrument trouble.
I heard the mechanic and Honjo-kun are trying to figure out the cause.
What do you mean by that?
Please. We're professional mechanics, but
we don't know anything about piloting.
We want to simulate Flight 302 here, and
and confirm whether there's a problem with the flight or not.
But... But I...
We don't have time to be hesitant.
There's not a moment to spare. Give us your cooperation.
I'll do it then. The simulator.
Since I'm an active pilot cadet.
Let's hurry.
Wait.
I'll do it.
The aircraft in trouble is a Triple 7.
I know it better than you.
I don't feel too confident about the navigation, but
we're heading towards Haneda on schedule.
Roger.
All airports are prepared and ready to assist in any way.
Fly with your mind at ease.
Thanks.
- What was that turbulence? - Could it be clouds?
No, it's probably wake turbulence from the plane ahead of us.
So you can be affected even if you keep a distance?
Yes, depending on the weather condition and positions.
Under the current circumstance and if the weather worsens,
control will become even more difficult.
I'll check on the weather at Narita Airport.
To be safe, please check the weather at Chubu Airport as well.
Please send us weather information on Narita and Chubu by ACARS.
This is Kanda at Tokyo Control.
Japan Air 302 is approaching Haneda
on emergency. Please be prepared.
Roger.
Vectoring an aircraft with broken electronic equipment.
Who's doing it?
- I will. - Please let me do it.
I have experience with a similar situation.
- Thanks. - Then I'll
back you up. I've experienced it
at Tokyo Control too.
Wait a minute. We can't bring Flight 302 down yet.
- Why not? - The company called
and asked us to wait until it's confirmed that
the trouble lies solely with the display.
The flight display is down, right?
In that condition, it's too dangerous to have it hold in air space.
I know. 10 minutes. We'll wait just 10 minutes.
We will now simulate Flight 302 currently in flight.
Please tell us immediately if there's any problem with the flight.
Will do.
This is Nishikawa in the cockpit.
This is L1 Shimizu.
Can you tell me the estimated arrival time?
We will be arriving on schedule on Runway 34 Left.
Engine indicator going down.
Engine indicator just went down, but
there's no problem with the engines.
Navigation display going down.
Flight display also going down.
Is CDU operating properly?
Yes. There's no problem with CDU.
Looks like it's only the electrical system of the monitor that's down.
So it's a monitor problem.
Any problems flying under the current circumstance?
I can't tell which way the aircraft is heading.
However, with careful guidance from the air traffic controller,
there should be no problem with the flight.
It should reach its destination without any problem.
Okay, let's report it right away.
- Thank you for your help. - Thank you.
What a relief. Looks like they'll arrive safely.
- Get ready to land. - Are we continuing on?
A pilot's job doesn't end until
the plane lands safely.
- Gear down. Flap 20. - Roger.
Gear down. Flap 20.
Senpai.
The cause of the trouble's been determined. The flight should have no problem.
We will now get ready to land Flight 302.
Roger.
Listen up, everyone. Firefighters will be standing by just in case too.
Be completely prepared to receive it.
Let's go!
Japan Air 302. Contact Tokyo Approach 119 decimal 1.
Japan Air 302. Roger.
We'll begin the approach. Can you do it?
Yes. It's not only the monitor that guides the aircraft.
There are many controllers who are watching over this aircraft
and guiding us to our destination.
Isn't that right, Shinoda-san?
Yes. Air traffic controllers are
also well trained to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
We will safely land the aircraft under any condition.
Okay. I'll handle the communication.
Tokyo Approach. Japan Air 302.
Leaving flight level 185, descending to one zero thousand.
Information Bravo.
Japan Air 302. Tokyo Approach.
Tokyo Control has passed on to us the particulars of your situation.
We will now vector you to Haneda Airport, Runway 34 Left.
Japan Air 302. Fly heading 060.
Vector for visual approach Runway 34 Left.
- Heading 060. Japan Air 302. - Roger.
Japan Air 302. Turn left heading 040.
Roger.
Japan Air 302. Descend and maintain 5,000.
Roger.
It's starting to drift away.
Please proceed with caution.
All Nippon 246. Request spot wind.
Calm down.
Japan Air 302.
There's no need to panic. The margin of error is within acceptable range.
Take it easy and proceed.
Roger.
Japan Air 302. Course correction.
Turn 10 degrees left.
- It's coming back. - That was brilliant.
Japan Air 302. The airport is 15 miles to the 11 o'clock direction.
Can you visually confirm the airport?
I can see it.
Japan Air 302. Clear visual approach Runway 34 left.
Contact Tower 118 decimal 1.
Good luck.
It's coming back.
The rest is up to you.
It's coming into view.
Way to make us worry.
- Gear down. Flap 20. - Gear down. Flap 20.
You can't relax yet.
Is there some other problem?
- The landing gear isn't out?! - Yes. Confirmation of
land gear on Triple 7 is indicated on the flight display.
Since the display is out, the pilot can't confirm whether
the landing gear is down or not.
Landing gear's hydraulic, right? There should be no problem
We're saying they can't confirm if there's a problem or not.
The only thing we can do is confirm from the ground that
the wheels are down and let the pilot know.
Roger.
Starting low pass. Request visual confirmation of the wheels.
Low pass?
low pass to fly over a specified point at low altitude.
Okay. We'll be confirming the wheels of the Triple 7 in low altitude flight.
Round up all the mechanics.
This isn't good. It's getting stormy.
A localized frontal zone is approaching
from the west towards Haneda Airport.
If the weather worsens, visibility will get worse, and
visual confirmation of the wheels will be difficult.
Can you go into low pass before that happens?
Yes. We'll give it a try.
- Can I get you to check the weather? - Roger.
Request Haneda's weather information by ACARS.
ACARS is down too?
Leave the weather information to me.
I'll do a voice check.
Let's leave it to her.
I'll start writing it down. Please set the frequency to ATIS.
Flight 302 is getting ready to low pass.
What if the wheels aren't down?
You don't suppose
they'd have to belly-land, do you?
No way. Landing gear's made so that
gravity pulls the wheels down even if the electrical system goes out.
I know that, but the probability isn't zero.
Shut up! Ever since the trouble began,
they've been battling it out in the sky.
If you have time to talk nonsense,
think what we can do within our power.
You got it? Make sure you confirm that
the wheels are firmly in place.
We're ready. I'm calling in the request.
Don't worry. The mechanics on the ground will verify.
Wait.
According to ATIS, there's fog on the ground at this time.
It's not the best condition for the mechanics to
visually confirm the wheels.
To be absolutely sure, we should have not only the mechanics,
but the Control Tower confirm safety as well.
The Control Tower is 416 feet tall.
If you fly too low,
they can't confirm from the Tower.
If you fly at 400 feet, I think they can confirm
- from both the ground and tower. - Captain?
Set altitude at 400 feet.
Going into low pass.
Did you see?
Yes. I confirmed the legs were out.
This is Makino from Maintenance. Down lock confirmed.
They're out. The wheels are firmly in place.
Japan Air 302. The wheels appear to be firmly in place.
Vector right, and prepare for landing.
- Roger. Vector right, and prepare for landing.
It's late.
This isn't good. The fog's getting thicker.
Without display, vision's their only resort.
Right now, they can hardly see the ground from the sky.
They haven't lost sight of the airport, have they?
It's here.
Runway seen.
Landing.
Japan Air 302. Runway 34 Left cleared to land.
Wind 300 at 10.
Roger.
Cleared to land Runway 34 Left.
Japan Air 302.
Japan Air 302. Visibility getting worse.
Use caution.
Thank you for your information.
Cleared to land.
Okay, everyone. Good job.
Resume the approach that was held up.
Thank God nothing happened, huh?
Although we didn't get a chance to be heroes again.
Us firefighters just need to play a supporting role.
The fact that we don't get a play is proof that this place is safe, right?
Okay. Let's go back and continue with the inspection.
As soon as the passengers get off, let's find the cause.
I appreciate you confirming the weather for us.
I'm glad you were on board. Thanks.
No. I'm the one who should thank you.
Senpai.
I held a control column for the first time in a long time.
You did it on purpose, didn't you?
You said things to piss me off so I'd do it.
No, I didn't do that.
Thanks.
I'm taking my flight test tomorrow.
I'll get my license for use.
Hey, Shinoda.
Turned out to be an awful in-flight training, huh?
No, it was a very good learning experience.
No matter what unforeseen circumstance develops,
with the help of the entire airport staff,
the aircraft will arrive at its destination.
That's why airplanes are said to be the safest ride in the world.
I was able to experience that personally.
I realized I was working with
a group of amazing people.
That's right. Every single person who works here
is part of one team that's here to protect safety in the sky.
Kirishima-san. Jounouchi-san.
Hello.
How was your daughter's wedding?
It was very nice. Thank you.
I brought you back something. Please share it with everyone.
You didn't have to do this.
Oh. Ma'am,
were you on board Flight 302?
- Yes. - We're very sorry.
You must have been worried.
What's that? It was a very nice flight both ways.
I'm looking forward to seeing you again.
- Thank you for flying with us. - Thank you.
- I'll take over. - Thank you.