A young, maverick airline copilot navigates love, ambition and workplace drama while struggling to prove himself worthy of promotion to captain.
DirectorsKatsuo Fukuzawa, Shunichi Hirano
WriterYumiko Inoue
Hot-Blooded Pilots
Jan 19, 2003
International airliner co-pilot Hajime Shinkai faces an unexpected challenge when he must take over for his more senior colleague mid-flight.
Disciplinary Action
Jan 26, 2003
Shinkai is eager to fly again after a week-long suspension, but his delight quickly turns to outrage when he learns Koda has taken him off the shift.
Emergency Landing
Feb 2, 2003
Koda steps in as lead pilot on Shinkai’s flight to Hong Kong. With the crew already on edge, a VIP passenger has a panic attack after takeoff.
Rescue Operation
Feb 9, 2003
Shinkai acts as co-pilot for an ANA charter flight bringing injured Japanese nationals back home after a deadly fire at their hotel in Shanghai.
Near Miss
Feb 16, 2003
When Koda scolds a cabin attendant on board a flight returning to Japan after overseas training, the other air stewards refuse to fly with him.
Red-Eye
Feb 23, 2003
Shinkai helps a doctor catch a flight back to Japan for a surgery, but worsening weather conditions make landing at Narita impossible.
Farewell to the Sky
Mar 2, 2003
After a standard medical checkup, Shinkai and veteran pilot Yamagami get off to a bumpy start on an important flight that is set to be audited.
Wanted
Mar 9, 2003
Puzzled as to why the conversation about Koda upset Ayumi, Shinkai seeks out more information about the accident that occurred 12 years earlier.
Can You Keep A Promise?
Mar 16, 2003
Koda blames himself when Shinkai incurs an injury during an emergency evacuation exercise and is rushed to the hospital in an ambulance.
Final Flight
Mar 23, 2003
After working hard to recover and resume his pilot duties, Shinkai is finally ready for his flight evaluation — with both Koda and Ayumi on board.
