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152mins

$30

 

JAC1

Filmed in 2001 - Released in 2002

Japan Air Commuter, based in Kagoshima, was created in 1983. The airline initiated its first scheduled service in 1988 with a YS-11 from Kagoshima to Okinoerabu.   Since then it has taken over various routes of its principle owner JAS (Japan Air System). Currently JAC operates 12 YS-11s on 17 routes with 66 flights a day and 11 Saab 340Bs on 24 routes with 72 flights a day. JAC started replacing its fleet of YS-11s with brand new Dash 8-Q400s and expects to have its entire fleet of YS-11s retired by the end of 2006. This program takes you on both aircraft to a variety of destinations in Japan and is a unique chance to fly and learn about this Japanese built aircraft and discover great scenery.
 
Comments

A great DVD of JAC's SAAB 340 & YS-11. Nice intoductory piece and actions at Kagoshima airport. Beautiful approach to Okayama at dusk. Spectacular scenery of Japanese southern islands [even including couple of smoking volcanoes], as well as very windy landings at Kikai & Amami. Great views of Fukuoka including its busy port and plenty of  action at treshold point. A very interesting glimpse into Japanese culture, from pilots in white gloves, to spotless and meticulously maintained airport grounds as well as ground crews waiving good-by to departing aircraft. Thanks for the enjoyable DVD.   Nick Bancic, USA

I just wanted to let you know that I purchased the two DVD's from Japan - JAC and NAL. Both programs are awesome, as I've never experienced any Japanese scenery before. Tons of great shots in each one - NAL has the bigger cities covered and JAC has a lot of great shots of the coast and smaller cities. I'd recommend these shows to anyone interested in Japan or in the Fokker 50, Saab 340, and the YS-11. The crews do their usual great jobs for cockpit tours and walk-arounds. Thanks again for the great variety of locations and aircraft!    Amy Bubash, USA

Just watched your new JAC YS11 DVD, it's interesting and informative! I loved the Japanese turboprop since I was a kid, and at long last I can witness its beauty and the famous Rolls Royce Dart sound in DVD quality! I liked the walk around and the cockpit details sections especially. Thanks a lot for providing this enjoyment! :-)
Edmond Hui-Kimping, HONG KONG

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Flight Information
A/C Reg Flight Route Flt Time Destinations
Saab 340B JA8886 JAC 855 KOJ-OKJ 1h02

KOJ Kagoshima, JAPAN

OKJ Okayama, JAPAN
Saab 340B JA8886 JAC 854 OKJ-KOJ 1h10

OKJ Okayama, JAPAN

KOJ Kagoshima, JAPAN
Saab 340B JA8703 JAC 843 KOJ-KKX 0h56

KOJ Kagoshima, JAPAN

KKX Kikai, JAPAN
Saab 340B JA8703 JAC 942 KKX-ASJ 0h06

KKX Kikai, JAPAN

ASJ Amami, JAPAN
Saab 340B JA8703 JAC 943 ASJ-KKX 0h07

ASJ Amami, JAPAN

KKX Kikai, JAPAN
Saab 340B JA8703 JAC 842 KKX-KOJ 0h59

KKX Kikai, JAPAN

KOJ Kagoshima, JAPAN
YS-11 JA8766 JAC 013 KOJ-TNE 0h35

KOJ Kagoshima, JAPAN

TNE  Tanegashima, JAPAN
YS-11 JA8766 JAC 014 TNE-KOJ 0h27

TNE  Tanegashima, JAPAN

KOJ Kagoshima, JAPAN
YS-11 JA8768 JAC 077 KOJ-KUM 0h31

KOJ Kagoshima, JAPAN

KUM Yakushima, JAPAN
YS-11 JA8768 JAC 076 KUM-KOJ 0h36

KUM Yakushima, JAPAN

KOJ Kagoshima, JAPAN
YS-11 JA8805 JAC 160 KOJ-FUK 0h44

KOJ Kagoshima, JAPAN

FUK Fukuoka, JAPAN
YS-11 JA8805 JAC 081 FUK-TAK 1h04

FUK Fukuoka, JAPAN

TAK Takamatsu, JAPAN
YS-11 JA8805 JAC 080 TAK-FUK 1h13

TAK Takamatsu, JAPAN

FUK Fukuoka, JAPAN
YS-11 JA8805 JAC 167 FUK-OKJ 0h47

FUK Fukuoka, JAPAN

OKJ Okayama, JAPAN
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