Having achieved his life-long dream of being a pilot, Hajime is first officer on an international jetliner and is now working to become a captain. He can't seem to please Captain Koda, who has become an exacting taskmaster since an air incident many years ago. To complicate matters, he begins a relationship with stubborn and straight-talking mechanic, Ayumi, whose parents died many years ago in the plane crash for which Captain Koda feels he is responsible. What follows is a story of 21st century love, dreams, and passion.
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Season 1
2003
An up-and-coming pilot works hard to be noticed by his captain after an unfortunate incident.
01. Hot-Blooded Pilots
2003-01-19
International airliner co-pilot Hajime Shinkai faces an unexpected challenge when he must take over for his more senior colleague mid-flight.
02. Disciplinary Action
2003-01-26
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.
03. Emergency Landing
2003-02-02
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.
04. Rescue Operation
2003-02-09
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.
05. Near Miss
2003-02-16
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.
06. Red-Eye
2003-02-23
Shinkai helps a doctor catch a flight back to Japan for a surgery, but worsening weather conditions make landing at Narita impossible.
07. Farewell to the Sky
2003-03-02
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.
08. Wanted
2003-03-09
Puzzled as to why the conversation about Koda upset Ayumi, Shinkai seeks out more information about the accident that occurred 12 years earlier.
09. Can You Keep A Promise?
2003-03-16
Koda blames himself when Shinkai incurs an injury during an emergency evacuation exercise and is rushed to the hospital in an ambulance.
10. Final Flight
2003-03-23
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.
