N9373M - First off, not my accusation, I'm just re-posting to gain a wider audience. I'm acquainted with one of the individuals on this flight, and while I understand if you don't believe it, knowing the individuals background I'll stand behind his allegations 100%.
I can't say for certain why he chose to edit it in the fashion he did, but I'd venture the guess that he is actually making fun of the Japanese culture with the whole anime thing (I'm guessing the intended audience is Japanese).
As to why the check is in the left seat, this was a check ride to determine if the FO was deemed "worthy" of upgrade (which is ironic, since he probably has twice the experience of Capt. Ikea).
Also, I don't know if it was clear or not, but the windshear incident took place prior to this event.
Originally Posted by
Pilotskydiver
It is against JCAB regulations to make any recordings by digital means, unless permission is given by the JCAB and the recording is used for training purposes. A regular film camera is OK, but digital camera is not (we had an FO at my former Japanese airline about get fired for taking pictures in the cockpit with his digital camera and posting them online)
As a result this SO will probably be fired and the check captain will get "reprimanded" (see: no punishment)...
one of those Shoganai moments... and one of the biggest reasons I will not go back to Japan unless it is a Captain only position.
Not trying to be stuck up or anything, but all FO's and SO's in Japan get treated like crap and scapegoats. The Check captain will probably blame the SO for not waking him up "HMMMMMMMM..... Maybe Bad CRM..... HMMMMMMM"
Yes, that's what I've heard. FWIW, you'll note that this was filmed in 2011. The individual waited until he was done with ANA and out of the country before posting this so he wouldn't have to deal with anymore of their crap.
From what i gather, he has had enough of the Japanese to last him a lifetime.
To me though, the bottom line still stands: For as fouled up as the major U.S. airlines are, I still think you're hard pressed to find too many other countries that do as well, let alone better at producing top quality aircrews. Yes, plenty of carriers wow people with young attractive flight attendants (because they aren't held to the same fair employment standards that U.S. carriers are), but when it comes to how the crew up from operates, we've quite literally written the book.
As miserable as the service in back can be (due to cost cutting), when it comes to the safety of the ride and trusting the crew, I'll still take a U.S. crewed aircraft any day of the week.