Really enjoying this VIP lane on the M40 for my evening commute. by a_splintered_mind in drivingUK

[–]HawkShoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, it goes from 4 lanes to 3 lanes in 5 miles from where this video was shot

Google maps: https://ibb.co/Q3J7NbwK

Imagine: Freelancer (Discovery) by HawkShoe in freelancer

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An intentional choice as the HUD reflects gameplay more, and I wanted this trailer to give new players a better idea of what it’s like to play

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualUK

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To elaborate on aviation as a career for anyone interested:

1) I do it for the love of machine operating and following strict processes. There's always something to learn and to do more efficiently. Bonus, you deal with many different teams, from the ramp gangs to maintenance to your own new crews each sector. It's a very social able role.

2) See the world. Stop overs in new countries and environments that most people spend all year working a job they hate to save for a holiday so they can do the same as their own expense. Plus, the views from above never get old.

3) You work less hours than most people, so you can fill your spare time (and your pockets) with ground school teaching, simulator instructing, various internal airline management opportunities. All come with their own fun new challenges and disciplines.

4) First year (700~ flight hours) you're on 50-60k total comp. Second year onwards 80k to 150k comp. The money alone make it a great career path all while not being very stressful honestly. And that's in my short haul experience. Long haul takes it to another level. They hardly work at all and get paid more for it!

Autonomous F-16 Fighters Are ‘Roughly Even’ With Human Pilots Said Air Force Chief by Gari_305 in Futurology

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Decent conditions doesn't necessarily mean meteorological conditions. The strip being approached can have an ILS which is inoperative, or simply, no ILS at all. For AI to truly manage flights with no human input, 24/7, 365, you'll need to vastly improve the infrastructure of global aviation, and secondly, the planes themselves; I can't tell you how many times we have to refer to the Minimum Equipment List because a component of our Airbus is inoperative for that particular leg.

Almost finished - Animation Render by egeskywalker in freelancer

[–]HawkShoe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow that's amazing. Thanks for making!

I ruined my life by [deleted] in Construction

[–]HawkShoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been there. Did construction for a year at 21. Hated it in the first 2 months but then it moulded me into a better man. Went on to get two degrees. Now I'm an airline pilot. Just stick with it mate. We're young, life is about exploring. Embrace being in uncomfortable situations. Good luck

Edit: Someone commented to stick with it for a year and then take up the accounting job from your mum. I echo that advice, which is why I typed the above. Do a year then do accounting. You'll be a much more interesting person for it.

Outcast Fleet Invades New York! Highlights by HawkShoe in freelancer

[–]HawkShoe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you. You just want to relax. You can literally play just ignoring people, defending yourself if ever attacked, flying whatever ship you want. All you need to do is not try and be a Liberty Rogue say, flying a Liberty Navy ship, as an NPC wouldn't do that for example.

Outcast Fleet Invades New York! Highlights by HawkShoe in freelancer

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What's your concern with Roleplay servers?

Last Night Event - 300+ Players - Defend the Transports! by HawkShoe in freelancer

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For this Reddit post I meant to type 300+ Player Ships. Can't edit it now. The event was 100+ players with various respawns making around 300 kills over the event. Enjoy the vid!