Season 1

10 Episodes2003

The story revolves around an up-and-coming pilot, Hajime Shinkai, and portrays his interactions with other colleagues in various departments of the airline, as he progresses along the road to becoming a captain. This drama also emphasizes hardship of being a pilot or a cabin crew, and the serious nature of the industry they're in, which puts thousands of lives in its hands.

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Episodes (10)

Ep 1

Hot-Blooded Pilots

2003-01-19•60m

International airliner co-pilot Hajime Shinkai faces an unexpected challenge when he must take over for his more senior colleague mid-flight.

Ep 2

Disciplinary Action

2003-01-26•60m

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.

Ep 3

Emergency Landing

2003-02-02•60m

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.

Ep 4

Rescue Operation

2003-02-09•60m

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.

Ep 5

Near Miss

2003-02-16•60m

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.

Ep 6

Red-Eye

2003-02-23•60m

Shinkai helps a doctor catch a flight back to Japan for a surgery, but worsening weather conditions make landing at Narita impossible.

Ep 7

Farewell to the Sky

2003-03-02•60m

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.

Ep 8

Wanted

2003-03-09•60m

Puzzled as to why the conversation about Koda upset Ayumi, Shinkai seeks out more information about the accident that occurred 12 years earlier.

Ep 9

Can You Keep A Promise?

2003-03-16•60m

Koda blames himself when Shinkai incurs an injury during an emergency evacuation exercise and is rushed to the hospital in an ambulance.

Ep 10

Final Flight

2003-03-23•60m

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.