ICAO ELP Japan Exam Report (SP-09 / FC-03) — August 2026 | Real Pilot Experience

Situational Picture (SP-09): Cabin Briefing Scene

The image shows a cabin crew briefing taking place inside the aircraft cabin, with cleaning underway toward the rear of the cabin.

Questions Asked

• Who is giving the briefing?
• Is it a good briefing? (One cabin attendant seems to be having trouble hearing, and another appears to be looking away.)
• Where else might the briefing be given?
• What is the maintenance staff doing?

Flight Crew (FC-03): Heart Attack / Crew Incapacitation / Takeover / Diversion

Last week, during flight, the captain suddenly clutched his chest and shortly afterward suffered crew incapacitation. I immediately took over control of the aircraft. To assess the captain’s condition, I requested assistance from the passengers. One passenger entered the cockpit to support the captain from behind and monitor his condition. Given the severity of the situation, I determined that diverting to a nearby airport would be safer than continuing to our planned destination, and subsequently initiated a diversion to the nearest suitable airport.

This sitting also included an ATC role-play: departing from Fukuoka, the crew develops a fuel imbalance and returns to the airport.

Questions Asked

• What would you do if there were no passengers on board?
• Have you experienced a similar situation yourself?