Yamato's head is still swimming somewhat, and his heart feels just about ready to explode, but he pushes through it, running through a systems check.

"Fuel levels and pressure are green, comms are green, navigation is working, gust locks are disengaged," he rattles off. "Checking flight controls now: Flaps are operational, rudder is operational, ailerons are operational, elevator is operational. All systems are green."