"Star Travel 6777, Tongbo B is valid, runway 01, radar guidance, use RNP AR approach, correct sea pressure down to 3000 meters, correct sea pressure 1011." When Star Travel 6777 contacted Jinyang for the first time,

Got the approach to Jinyang Airport.

"What are you talking about? RNP AR is not RNP APCH?" Qin Zongyang was a little confused when he heard the approach method given by the approach control. This was different from what they expected!

The first officer quickly understood and quickly asked the approach control: "Xingyu 6777, apply for RNP APCH approach to runway 01."

"Star Travel 6777, the three aircraft that arrived in front used the RNP APCH approach method. At the DDA altitude, they were unable to establish visual reference and went around. Now the weather here is getting worse. Please make sure.

, crew, are you still going to attempt the RNP APCH approach to Runway 01?”

"Three planes have gone around?" Qin Zongyang heard the information provided by the approach control, tapped his finger on the sunshade a few times, and then ticked the first officer's finger: "Give me another Tongbo

take a look!"

The first officer quickly took out the small notification slip he had just printed and handed it to Qin Zongyang. Qin Zongyang took it, glanced at it, took the communication from the first officer, and directly asked the approach control: "Approach, the lead aircraft was approaching just now.

Are the weather conditions reported the same as on Tongbo?”

"That's right! The three leading aircraft all approached under critical conditions. However, the crews of the three aircraft all responded at specific decision altitudes, making it impossible to establish a visual reference." Approach control said.

The weather conditions displayed on the Tongbo just meet the conditions for an RNP APCH approach and are in a critical state. According to regulations, the operation does not exceed the standard and is in compliance with the requirements.

However, the so-called weather report cannot always be too accurate, after all, the weather will change. Therefore, meeting the critical conditions does not mean that the approach will be successful. Sometimes, whether you can see the runway really depends on luck.

If you are unlucky and a small cloud blocks the crew's view, you will have to go around.

Qin Zongyang asked: "To what extent do they think the clouds cover it?"

"The crews of all three aircraft reported that they did not even see the ground at the specific decision altitude," approach control replied.

"You didn't even see the ground?" Qin Zongyang was extremely surprised.

If there is cloud obstruction during the final approach phase, the order of visual establishment should be to first see the ground, then see the approach lights, and finally see the runway. This is the usual order.

Of course, seeing the ground cannot be used as a basis for visual reference, but the approach light arrangement that meets the standards can be used as a basis for visual approach.

If there is no sight from the ground, it seems that there is still some distance to Izumo. In other words, the fact that the three lead aircraft were unable to complete the approach is not due to bad luck, but because they are literally invisible, even if they approach again

Ten thousand times, the result is still the same.

"Damn it!" Qin Zongyang knocked on the sunshade faster and faster? The whole cockpit was filled with a thumping sound.

"Then...should we continue the approach?" the first officer asked.

Qin Zongyang snorted a heavy nasal sound: "Forget it, let's change to RNP AR! Prepare again!"

"Star Travel 6777? Are you sure you still want to try the RNP APCH approach?" the approach control asked.

Qin Zongyang: "For approach, we will choose RNP A..."

Before Qin Zongyang finished speaking, his right arm was suddenly patted by the first officer. Qin Zongyang frowned and said displeased: "What are you doing?"

He really doesn't like others touching his body, especially strangers. Although strictly speaking, Qin Zongyang and the first co-pilot are colleagues? They can't be regarded as complete strangers, but Qin Zongyang doesn't think so. In Qin Zongyang's case,

In perception, this first co-pilot is a complete stranger, a stranger whose appearance can be forgotten the next day.

"Mr. Qin? I don't have RNP AR qualifications!" the first officer said with a grimace. He was a little embarrassed.

"What?" Qin Zongyang's voice suddenly rose in tone, like a rooster pinching his neck. His eyes almost popped out: "You don't have RNP AR qualifications? What is your position?"

"Mr. Qin? I am the fifth-level co-pilot!" The first co-pilot scratched the back of his head and looked a little embarrassed.

"Level 5 co-pilot?" Qin Zongyang directly pulled out a stack of checklist cards and threw them at the first co-pilot: "You are a level 5 co-pilot and you don't have the qualification? Now almost all level 3 co-pilots have AR qualifications.

What do you do for food?”

There is a reason why Qin Zongyang is so angry. Star Travel Airlines pays great attention to the qualification training of pilots, and the co-pilots of Star Travel Airlines are among the most qualified co-pilots of domestic airlines.

Low visibility qualification, high plateau operation qualification? Complex Class II airport qualification? Class II operation qualification, international route operation qualification, RNP AR operation qualification...

Star Travel Airlines never skimps on pilot training costs. Any qualifications required in various domestic operating environments can be found in Star Travel Airlines.

Due to the many restrictions of the second co-pilot, Star Travel Airlines will not provide too much training to the co-pilot at the second co-pilot stage. But once promoted to the third co-pilot, that is, after the first co-pilot, various

Various qualification trainings are coming one after another. Basically, when you are a level 4 co-pilot, you can obtain almost all qualifications. It is really unreasonable that a level 5 co-pilot does not even have RNP AR qualifications.

It's definitely not because Star Travel Airlines didn't arrange a training plan for him. It's most likely because he found it troublesome and found an excuse to shirk it.

Not all qualifications will delay making money. For example, qualifications for complex second-class airports. Without this qualification, you cannot fly to provincial airports, and you cannot earn more landing fees. For example, without this qualification, you cannot fly international routes.

You can't earn high hourly fees.

However, the impact of not having RNP AR qualifications is not that big. At worst, you will not fly to airports that implement RNP AR. There are many other airports, so it will not have a big impact on making money.

Some co-pilots are in the late stages of laziness and are unwilling to spare a little time for training. As long as it doesn't affect their money, they can earn an extra day of rest.

"The company didn't arrange AR qualification training for you? Probably not! Or did you refuse it?" Qin Zongyang's winter-like tone almost made the temperature of the entire cockpit drop a few points.

The first co-pilot trembled. Unfortunately, he had indeed pushed back the RNP AR qualification training. The reason was that he wanted to accompany his girlfriend that day.

What a ridiculous reason? But it was enough to make him want to give up the training. The RNP AR qualification was just not worth thinking about.

"Mr. Qin, I had something to do at the time, so I didn't participate in the training!" The first officer found a perfunctory excuse to excuse himself, while still picking up the scattered checklist cards.

"Fart!" Qin Zongyang roared angrily: "If something really happens and you take the initiative to find Feibiao later, can they not make arrangements for you?"

If he declined the qualification training due to something, and later took the initiative to ask Feibiao, Feibiao would mostly rearrange it. As a result, the fifth-level co-pilot had not completed the AR qualification training, which means that after he declined the qualification training, he would not return to the qualification training later.

He took the initiative to request retraining, but he did not treat this qualification training as a serious matter.

"Mr. Qin..." The first officer was speechless for a moment.

While the first officer was speechless, approach control came to the rescue.

"Xingyu 6777, are you sure you accepted the RNP AR approach just now?" the approach control asked. Qin Zongyang didn't say everything just now, so the approach control felt it was necessary to confirm.

Qin Zongyang glared at the first officer, who was so frightened that he shrank his neck. Immediately, he turned to look at Xu Xian. Xu Xian even shook his head: "Master, I am still in the academy! How can I have AR qualifications? Don't

Look at me, it has nothing to do with me!"

"When things come to a head, no one can be counted on!" Qin Zongyang grinned in annoyance: "I said that whether the qualifications are complete should be included in the promotion after the fourth-level co-pilot."

Originally, the flight department had a proposal. That is, when applying for transfer to first officer level 4 or above, they must review whether they have full qualifications, otherwise the application will not be approved.

However, this proposal was rejected by Qin Zongyang. He felt that if there was any unexpected situation that caused the training progress to be slow, wouldn't the co-pilot need to wait for the training progress first? What's the point?

Even if Star Travel Airlines is willing to invest money in co-pilot training, sometimes it will encounter situations where there are not enough simulator seats or the instructor's time cannot be allocated. Although these situations are relatively rare, it does not mean that there are no such situations.

If the qualifications are complete and the promotion is linked to it, if you really encounter some unlucky co-pilots, is it possible not to ask them to be promoted?

Isn’t it a little too unkind!

As a result, Qin Zongyang's consideration for the co-pilot made some co-pilots feel negligent, such as the first co-pilot in front of him. This was something he did not expect. At this moment, he slightly changed his inner thoughts.

"We are applying to abort the approach!" Qin Zongyang finally decided.

"What? Abort the approach directly?" Approach control did not expect that the crew of Star Travel Airlines would make such a big change: "Do you have any questions?"

To be fair, although it is difficult to complete an RNP APCH approach under current weather conditions, it is because the cloud base is not high enough. However, if an RNP AR approach is performed, the requirements for cloud base height are much smaller. Judging from the current weather conditions

, there is no problem in executing an RNP AR approach.

I heard that after the leading aircraft went around, the following aircraft that chose RNP AR approach all landed normally without exception, which shows that there is no problem in the execution of RNP AR approach.

Qin Zongyang: “There is a problem with our crew’s qualifications!”

"Is there a problem with the crew's qualifications?" The approach controller asked doubtfully, "Isn't it because he doesn't have RNP AR qualifications?"

To perform RNP AR qualifications, both people present must be qualified, not just the captain. The reason why approach control is surprising is that if the airline finds that the weather conditions are critical before flight, it must

Consider the situation where RNP APCH is unavailable.

Blind Landing No. 01 at Jinyang Airport is under maintenance and is unavailable. If the weather conditions are critical, you must think of the possibility of using RNP AR in advance. This is not because you think too much, but that you really need to think about it in advance.

What comes to mind is that it is one of the tasks assigned by the company.

Once this possibility arises, the qualification of the crew must be re-verified. If someone in the crew does not meet the qualification requirements, as a rule, the personnel should be replaced to ensure the normal operation of the flight.

Approach control feels that this is not an uncommon phenomenon, and being able to predict this situation in advance is what a qualified dispatcher needs to do.

Therefore, I heard that there was a go-around in front of the aircraft, and none of the crews who switched to RNP AR approach reported that there was a problem with the crew qualifications. As a result, there was a problem with the crew of Star Travel Airlines.

"That's right! One of our crew members does not have AR qualifications!" Qin Zongyang did not go into details. Instead, he made another request: "For approach, if it is convenient for you, you can give me a heading. We want to circle in place and contact our families.

, ask about the backup."

Now the altitude of Xingyou 6777 is too low, and it is already close to the fifth edge. If it hovers in place, it will affect other aircraft, so Qin Zongyang applied for circling and waiting in another airspace.

The approach control waited for a while and gave a reply: "As for Star Travel 6777, you will rise to the standard air pressure of 5400 meters and fly to the 15 nautical mile point on the 150 radial line of this field. After arriving at the point, perform a right circle on the spot and be careful not to get too close.

This is a twelve nautical mile distance circle!”

The aircraft is hovering in place, but will be affected by the wind and gradually deviate from the hovering trajectory. According to the current wind direction, if it hovers on the 150 radial line, the aircraft will be blown closer and closer to the field. If it is too far away from the field

If it is too close, it may affect other approaching aircraft, so approach control specifically asked Qin Zongyang to pay attention to correcting the aircraft's position at the appropriate time.

Qin Zongyang saw that the approach control agreed to abort the approach and gave the first officer a wink. The first officer immediately understood and quickly took up his responsibility.

"Up to the standard air pressure of 5400 meters, fly to the 150 radial line of the field and 15 nautical miles, and circle right on the spot, star travel 6777." the first officer replied.

"You control the MCP board, and I'll make a satellite phone call to the company!" Qin Zongyang said.

The first officer immediately agreed, adjusted the altitude to 17,700 feet, and then established a point 15 nautical miles from the 150 radial line of the home field, and flew directly to that point while ascending.

At the same time, Qin Zongyang obtained the company's AOC number in the CDU, switched it to the SAT transmitter, and started to contact the company.

...

Dianyun City First People's Hospital, in Xu Jingyang's ward.

Huang Ying was arranging Xu Jingyang's clothes while still mumbling: "Fortunately, Xian Bao was not allowed to be with that Wen Jingshu. Otherwise, with Xian Bao attached, he would probably have a headache now."

Xu Jingyang was half lying on the hospital bed, with a look of enjoyment on his face. The days without quarrels were so refreshing! Of course, he also knew that Huang Ying was letting him go for the time being because of his illness. He would wait until his condition was not so serious.

No, Huang Ying will most likely leave.
Chapter completed!