Return to 2000: Captain of the Great Powers

Chapter 406 Inbound Game!Nagata Town and the Esily Palace!
The cockpit of Southwest Flight 3102 was filled with a dignified and depressing atmosphere. The forehead of Xia Shuyue in the left seat was already covered with fine beads of sweat, while Richard Beyer sitting in the back was silent.

Xu Cang's method was far more difficult than expected. As a bystander, Richard Bayer actually only had less pressure, but he still felt that his thoughts were full of chaos and noise.To be honest, the No. [-] throttle lever that took the lead to complete the course was on Richard Beyer's side, and he couldn't even find out the so-called maximum and minimum values.

Yes, he only needs to distinguish the two simplest of the sixty scales, but he is unable to do so. If he was asked to do Xia Shuyue's work, he would probably have given up thinking about it at this moment.

However, it makes sense for Xu Cang to choose Xia Shuyue
"Do you hear clearly?" Xu Cang asked in a low voice.

Xia Shuyue frowned: "The maximum value is about three-quarters of the way, and the minimum value is almost in the slow parking space, but it is five to six degrees ahead of the slow parking space. The median value is not yet known."

"The median value is about seventeen degrees ahead of the slow parking position." Xu Cang said indifferently, "I have the same opinion as you on the positions of the maximum and minimum values. You really didn't disappoint me, and your perception ability is stronger than mine."

"Aren't you more perceptive than me? You can hear where the middle value is, but I can't hear it."

"No, that's not the case." Xu Cang said: "You haven't heard the sound of the Airbus 320 engine very much, so naturally you have no idea. I still have some experience, so the difficulty of distinguishing is much lower than yours. You can distinguish it at once. It’s pretty good to have a max and a min.”

"However, this is still too difficult. Now I can't even distinguish the position of the throttle stick accurately."

At one time, perhaps the reaction was a slight hand shake in the actual position change of the throttle lever, and the difference was too small.Just being able to distinguish the amount of change in one degree is already very difficult, and it is also necessary to memorize the corresponding thrust value, and it is also necessary to distinguish the sound of the engine running with slight changes in volume.

Xu Cang supported his forehead: "Shuyue, do it again, I can only let you experience each part twice at most..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he took a few breaths before he recovered. If he hadn't been breathing pure oxygen, Xu Cang might not be able to hold on now.

"Twice, how do you remember twice?" Richard Bayer shouted, but suddenly, he noticed Xu Cang's side face.I saw Xu Cang's face that had faded from the blood was covered with a layer of strange mockery. Even through the oxygen mask, Richard Bayer could hear Xu Cang's heavy breathing.

Xia Shuyue was also aware of Xu Cang's strangeness, when she lightly touched his face with her fingers, the skin felt like a soldering iron.

"You have a fever?" Xia Shuyue paled in shock, moved her finger up, and touched Xu Cang's forehead. Fortunately, the temperature was not as high as her cheek, but there were faint signs of fever.

The wound on Xu Cang's left shoulder was as big as it was, and it hadn't been thoroughly disinfected. It is indeed normal for the wound to be infected, but he didn't expect the fever to come so quickly.

Xu Cang had already lost too much blood, but now he showed signs of infection and fever, which made things worse.

Xia Shuyue was concerned and confused: "Are we going to land near Kyushu?"

They should be flying towards Kyushu in this direction first, and then they will enter the airspace of Honshu Island after flying over Kyushu. Although the distance between the two is not very far, Xu Cang's current situation is obviously a race against the clock.

"If you are because of Xu Cang's relationship, then I advise you to follow Xu Cang's wishes. The medical level in Kyushu is far inferior to that in Tokyo. Xu Cang's situation is urgent. There is a high probability that ordinary hospitals can't solve it. If you fail, there is nothing you can do. In order to save more than ten minutes, I chose to land in the nearest Kyushu, and if I miss the chance of first aid because of this, I will regret it."

Of course, if Xu Cang didn't last because of those ten minutes, it could only mean that Xu Cang was destined to be like this.

However, Richard Bayer would definitely not say this sentence.

Xia Shuyue also felt that it made sense when Richard Bayer called her. If she fell down quickly and the hospital couldn't cure her, wouldn't that be a waste of Xu Cang's chance to be treated?

Not to mention all of Japan, even in the world, the level of medical care in Tokyo is at the highest level. If the big hospitals in Tokyo are still helpless, it is very likely that the big hospitals of other companies in the world will still In vain.

After weighing it, Xia Shuyue still felt that what Richard Bayer said made sense, so she calmed down and went to Tokyo with peace of mind.

However, although Xu Cang didn't say he would die immediately, he was already in a trance, and he called twice, but there was no response, which really worried Xia Shuyue.

"If Xu Cang can't control the plane, then we will do it ourselves?" Richard Bayer worried.

Different people do the same thing, and the difficulty is different.

Even though Xu Cang's condition was quite bad before, the plane was in Xu Cang's hands as if it was wearing a collar, and it was slightly deflected, and it would return to the center soon.

However, if Richard Bayer were to do the same thing, the plane might have drifted somewhere.

Talking about this matter, Xia Shuyue remained silent. Her memory and perceptual abilities are indeed quite top-notch. This is something she was born with. The ability to correct aircraft deviations is not within the scope of her talent. It is not possible to tame the plane to such a degree that Xu Cang did.

Moreover, because Xu Cang's life is dying, Xia Shuyue's mind is already in a state of turmoil, and her mind is out of control. At this time, can she remember the complicated and vast data as usual?
She herself has no idea.

Memory is a complete brain activity, and it is easily affected by emotions. Just seeing Xu Cang's frail appearance, Xia Shuyue's thoughts have already started to wander, so where is there any time to find the corresponding data relationship with memory?
Seeing that Xia Shuyue was also in a daze, Richard Baier thought to himself that he really didn't have the chance to save his life, and the only thing he could hope for was to lose his mind. What should I do?

Just when Richard Bayer also began to sigh and sigh, the second VHF, which had not moved for a long time, finally started to sound, or the continuous electric sound, in which a deep man's voice was vaguely mixed: "WN3102, I can only guide you here. Keep your course and enter Japanese airspace in 5 minutes."

Xia Shuyue still wanted to say thank you twice, but saw the fighter that had been in the guiding position roll over and fly away from the left, leaving only one sentence on the emergency frequency of 121.5: "Good luck. "

At this time, there were no clouds in the night sky to obstruct them. The so-called climbing high and looking far away, they could already see the outline of Kyushu Island with their naked eyes.

Even without guidance, they can fly into Japanese airspace.

Xu Cang was breathing extremely heavily and seemed to be in a very bad condition. Richard Baier couldn't help asking, "Should we move him out?"

Xu Cang is already completely unable to fly, and if he continues to stay on the right seat, he will not only occupy a position that can provide steering assistance, but if it is not fixed firmly, he may accidentally touch the rudder and side stick. For aircraft in an unstable state, it is easy to cause some unpredictable consequences.

For an incapacitated pilot, removing it from the cockpit is a relatively normal operation.

However, Xia Shuyue objected directly: "Xu Cang must stay here."

"Why?" Richard Bayer was taken aback: "He is already in a semi-conscious state, what is he doing in the cockpit?"

"I don't trust those people in the back." Xia Shuyue knew that the entire crew was an accomplice. Although she seemed to be on Xu Cang's side due to the pressure to survive, she moved Xu Cang, who was now defenseless, to the back cabin. Shuyue would never agree no matter what.

Actually, there is another reason.The oxygen system in the cockpit can provide a higher quality and longer supply of pure oxygen.Anyway, at this time, pure oxygen is beneficial and harmless to Xu Cang.

Richard Baier wanted to say something else, suddenly, the second VHF came out with a whistling electric sound, followed by a section of English with a severe Japanese accent: "WN3102, Fukuoka control 121.5 call. "

Richard Bayer originally wanted to talk about whether Xu Cang moved out, but now he was suddenly connected to Fukuoka control in Japan, and he was overjoyed.

Fukuoka control took the initiative to call them when they were approaching the airspace, explaining that the aircraft signal could be seen on the control radar.

Earlier, Richard Bayer was also worried about transponder problems caused by large-scale power outages. If the transponder fails, the control radar may not be able to see his position, so radar guidance will not be possible.

Now that you can see where you are, then the control can be guided.

Even if there is no heading, the controller only needs to provide left and right direction instructions, which is enough to complete the direction guidance.This guidance method is somewhat similar to the radar approach method of PAR.

Richard Bayer was sitting in the observer's seat, where there was also a communication panel. He directly took out a handheld microphone from a small grid and plugged it in: "MAYDAY! MAYDAY! MAYDAY! WN3102, the plane malfunctioned, and personnel were injured. Apply for radar guidance to return to Tokyo for an alternate landing."

Generally speaking, after declaring a state of emergency, the controller will meet the crew's request as soon as possible. Besides, it is not an excessive requirement to return to Tokyo. They originally took off from Tokyo Haneda Airport, which is a planned alternate landing.

However, the controller paused for a moment and did not provide guidance. Instead, he asked, "WN3102, may I ask why the people on your plane were injured?"

This question directly stunned Richard Bayer, what kind of nonsense question is this, shouldn't it be the first to guide at this time, and then talk about some rotten stuff?

However, Richard Baier patiently explained the following situation: "It was the passenger in the 2F seat on the plane who shot and attacked another passenger on the plane."

"Shoot and attack!" The controller was shocked immediately: "You mean the passengers on the 2F seat carried guns on board?"

"That's what it means." Richard Baier was a little impatient: "Fukuoka control, the gunman has been brought under control, and the injured on our plane are in critical condition, please guide us to Tokyo Haneda Airport immediately, And contact medical assistance in advance."

Fukuoka Control just said lightly: "Wait a moment!"

"Wait a minute, someone is continuing to treat you. If you have any questions, wait until you guide us." Richard Bayer said anxiously.

However, Richard Beyer's words seemed to sink into the sea, and he didn't get any response at all. The Fukuoka control system was dead, and there was silence.

Richard Baier frowned: "What's the situation?"

"Is there another problem with the communication system?"

Xia Shuyue was still speculating about Fukuoka control with a relatively gentle attitude, but the next moment the voice of Fukuoka control came from the frequency: "WN3102, is your plane in a precise and controllable state now?"

"Precise and controllable?" This was the first time Richard Beyer had heard of this term, but he could still understand the meaning of the controller: "Our electrical system has a large area of ​​failure, and it is strongly suspected that the flight control computer and FADEC have appeared. Problem, there are some problems with the control and thrust adjustment of the aircraft, we are trying our best to control the status of the aircraft."

Fukuoka control immediately asked: "That is to say, you can't accurately control the state of the aircraft at any time?"

"It can be said so, but we are already looking for a method that can be precisely controlled." The more Richard Bayer talked, the more he felt that Fukuoka's control was a bit strange, but he didn't think too much, and finally urged: "Fukuoka Control, the situation of the injured on board is very critical, please guide immediately. In addition, in view of the condition of our aircraft, the flight data may not be accurately maintained, please maintain at least four times the standard radar separation.”

Richard Beyer originally wanted to say that the airspace should be cleared wherever his plane went, but Haneda Airport is a large international airport, and it is a bit exaggerated to directly clear the airspace. It should be enough to maintain a radar interval of more than four times.

Moreover, due to the impact of the solar storm, a large number of flights were cancelled, Haneda Airport may not be so busy, so it is not a big problem to deploy.

However, what Richard Bayer and Xia Shuyue could not have imagined was that after hearing Richard Bayer's request, Fukuoka Control directly said: "WN3102, just now JCAB issued the aviation The control ban, the condition of your plane does not comply with the ban, and you will not be able to enter the country.”

"what?"

Richard Baier and Xia Shuyue couldn't believe their ears. If it was an unplanned country's alternate landing, such a situation might happen.But in fact, even if it is an alternate landing in an unplanned country, in many cases, the local civil aviation bureau will still provide assistance out of humanitarian spirit.

It is simply unimaginable for WN3102 to return to the departure airport but be refused entry.

Richard Bayer scolded directly: "Japan is a member of ICAO, and JCAB is openly violating international conventions. Why do you deny us entry? Is this so-called ban legally binding?"

All member states of the International Civil Aviation Organization, in a state of emergency, must provide assistance within their capacity in accordance with the signed conventions. JCAB’s refusal of aircraft entry and return in the MAYDAY state is actually a violation of the conventions they signed when they entered the International Civil Aviation Organization. .

"Just 7 minutes ago, an American Airlines 767 plane was hijacked and crashed into the World Trade Center in New York. Now the entire United States has been banned from flying. Considering safety issues, only planes that meet the safety requirements can enter the country." Fukuoka The control sighed: "However, out of humanitarian spirit, we can guide you to Yakushima Airport."

Although the news of a plane crashing into the World Trade Center in New York is shocking enough, but they themselves are in danger, so how can they care about others?In addition, the choice of airport mentioned by Fukuoka Control really angered Richard Bayer.

"Yakushima Airport!?"

Xia Shuyue didn't know this airport, but seeing the bulging veins on Richard Bayer's forehead, she knew that this airport might not be a good choice.

Sure enough, Richard Beyer yelled directly: "The runway of Yakushima Airport is only 500 meters. You want us to land at a third-level airport? In addition, Yakushima Airport simply cannot provide medical assistance of a high enough standard."

Yakushima is an island that hangs alone overseas, and there is a little-known tourist attraction on it, not to mention the extremely small airport, and the local medical level is quite poor. If it falls on it, Xu Cang will have to wait to die.

"WN3102, please understand that Yakushima Airport is the only alternate airport we can provide."

Richard Baier's eyes were burning with anger: "What if we still want to fly to Tokyo? Even without your guidance, the visibility is very good tonight, and we can still fly to Tokyo by relying on map operations. In Japan, Tokyo is still It's easy to tell."

In any case, the brightest and most densely lit place in Japan is where Tokyo is located.

"WN3102, I hope you don't do this." Fukuoka's control attitude is also extremely tough: "If you force your way into the airspace, we will take all necessary measures."

"For example, shoot us down?" Richard Bayer said coldly.

Fukuoka Control did not directly answer this question, but remained silent. This behavior is actually equivalent to acquiescing.

This behavior directly angered Richard Bayer: "I am Richard Bayer, and I am going to land in Tokyo today. I want to see what you can do with me!"

The Fukuoka control side was silent for a moment, and then another person with a slightly vicissitudes of life answered the microphone: "Richard Baier, the chairman of IFALPA?"

"That's right, it's me!" Richard Beyer has never been so angry like today: "What measures do you want to take, just come! However, IFALPA will block all unofficial routes about Japan afterwards."

As soon as these words came out, the Fukuoka control side immediately fell silent.

Richard Baier is not kidding, but IFALPA can really do it.

As the general representative of the union of pilots all over the world, IFALPA has terrifying power.Just like some time ago, a large number of airlines in Europe had wage raise strikes, which caused headaches for airlines.But Kingfisher Airlines has been in a state of tranquility for a long time because of Richard Bayer's greeting, and it is thriving among European airlines.

Richard Bayer is the first chairman of IFALPA, and he has a very high prestige.If this is explained here today, it would be strange if IFALPA did not retaliate against Richard Bayer.

As long as IFALPA issues an ultimatum to major airlines around the world to cut off cooperation with Japanese airlines on unofficial routes, those airlines will most likely choose to compromise.

Richard Beyer is IFALPA's greatest political correctness. Anyone who does not contribute to revenge for Richard Beyer's death will easily become the target of a group attack.No airline in the world can afford to be targeted by IFALPA!
The official route has a political mission, and IFALPA still has no ability to influence it.However, after all, there are not many official routes, and there are more unofficial commercial routes, which airlines can decide on their own.

If these routes are cut off, it would be tantamount to a nuclear bomb for Japanese civil aviation.

Why did the chief teachers of EASA and FAA offer such generous conditions to Xu Cang, just to prevent Xu Cang from inheriting IFALPA?

The reason is that the energy of IFALPA is too exaggerated. Even official organizations like EASA and FAA, which can dominate the world civil aviation order, are extremely afraid. They can only let IFALPA die without a successor.

The supervisor of Fukuoka Control followed up. He could understand the importance of Richard Bayer, and his tone was not as tough as before: "Wait a minute, I'll go to the JCAB headquarters for instructions."

"What? Richard Beyer is on the plane?" When receiving the call from the Fukuoka control room, Nagashima Kenzhi was in a daze, especially when the Fukuoka control supervisor relayed Richard Beyer's words to Nagashima When he was straight, he only felt that his head was big.

Although Japan's civil aviation industry is considered to be the best in Asia, it is actually very fragile because of its small domestic market.

If the chairman of IFALPA dies here today because of the refusal of WN3102 to enter the country, wouldn't IFALPA go crazy?

With the energy of IFALPA, it will definitely bring great harm to the Japanese civil aviation industry. As the director of JCAB, if the Japanese civil aviation industry suffers a severe blow, it will destroy the foundation of his future promotion. Why not rush?
"Director, what should we do now?" The director of the Fukuoka Control Office was also undecided: "It seems that he insists on going to Haneda, Tokyo, for an alternate landing. What should we do? Should we notify the Air Force?"

"You're crazy!" Chang Daojian cursed, "If he dies, two-thirds of our international routes will be lost!"

Long Island firmly suppressed the anger in his heart: "If they follow their course and speed, how long will it take to enter the sky over the state?"

After waiting on the phone for a while, a response came: "About ten minutes later."

"Okay! You wait first, you can temporarily allow them to enter the airspace of Kyushu, but they must not be allowed to enter the airspace of Honshu before receiving my instructions. If they insist, then contact the sky." Long Island took a deep breath: "However, ten minutes should be enough for us to ask for instructions."

"Director, do you want to ask the Ministry of Communications?"

"No, this ban was issued by the person in Nagata Town, so we will naturally look for that person. However, it is so late now." Nagashima Kenzhi was very unwilling to make this call at this time, but it involved the future of Japan's civil aviation , he can only bite the bullet.

However, according to Nagashima Kennao's feeling, he didn't think the one in Nagata Town would make a special case for Richard Bayer.

The effect of the attack on the World Trade Center in New York is too shocking. In special circumstances, one cannot be too careful.

But if Richard Bayer died here, Nagashima Kenzhi really didn't dare to think about the consequences.

Meanwhile, in Nagata-cho, Chiyo-ku, Tokyo, which is the hub of Japanese politics, a large number of high-ranking state institutions are located here.

However, one of the Western-style two-story wooden buildings is inconspicuous, but this small building is the center of Japan.

Usually at this time, the lights in most of the rooms in the small building should have been extinguished, but at this moment, the lights inside are brightly lit.

Because of the earth-shattering event that happened on the other side of the ocean, the people here are afraid that they will stay up all night.

At this moment, in a small room of this small building, there are four or five staff members in black women's suits who are constantly answering the phone. They are the secretariat of this small building, and are mainly responsible for communicating and making reservations. some matters.

Suddenly, the phone at the corner station rang again just after hanging up. The operator let out a sigh of relief, adjusted his mood, picked up the microphone, and said in a standardized tone: "Hello!"

Those who can access them are not ordinary people, so you must pay attention to your tone of voice.

"Hello!" A woman's voice came from the opposite side, speaking in Japanese with a slight accent: "This is the secretariat of the Essaéry Palace. We hope to have a brief conversation with that person."

(End of this chapter)