Just a side note:
This report says: "The flying pilot had the day off before the flight began. He says he got eight hours of sleep, and came to the airport six hours before the flight."
What was he doing at the airport six hours before the flight? When I'm scheduled for such a long flight, I'm not going to show up that early!
Must be a cultural thing. Psyching up for the flight. Making sure he is at the airport BEFORE his instructor is so he can show his respect/make tribute.
Don't be surprised.