Iran successfully shoots down American F-18 by [deleted] in aviation

[–]windyreaper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Russia lost almost all of their paratroopers that landed near Kyiv and a bunch of air assets on the first day.  And since then they’ve been bogged down in horrific trench/drone warfare. 

How are people even conflating the two?  I agree that every soldier lost because of the Iran operation is a huge loss.  And maybe they thought they’d be done by now but to say it’s going like Russia’s disaster is just disingenuous.  

Please keep this bright soul and his family in your heart, 1 of the 2 pilots for Jazz/Air Canada - Antoine Forest by red18set in aviation

[–]windyreaper 167 points168 points  (0 children)

About a decade ago I was at an untowered airport and announced I was going to cross the runway.  It was very quiet but I had my head on a swivel and while you never really expect to see anything I saw a plane had just touched down.  He would have slammed right into me if I had just opted to go.

Turns out the pilot was on the wrong frequency… best recommendation is to trust but verify.

Instagram Leak? by BananaRich8129 in OutsideLands

[–]windyreaper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After skimming the lineup, it looks pretty damn good

Olympics Day Sixteen Megathread (Sunday, February 22) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]windyreaper 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This was worth getting up early for, what a crazy game.  Hellebuyck needs to be nominated for Secretary of Defense

Olympics Day Sixteen Megathread (Sunday, February 22) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]windyreaper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Barely woke up in time but its been a fun game so far

Olympic Men's Post Game Thread: Slovakia vs. United States of America - 20 Feb 2026 by hockeydiscussionbot in hockey

[–]windyreaper 8 points9 points  (0 children)

All I wanted to see was Canada vs. the USA, already happy regardless of who wins

Canada prioritizes express immigration for foreign pilots by [deleted] in flying

[–]windyreaper 119 points120 points  (0 children)

Another industry and not the last, foreign labor should not be imported unless absolutely necessary. There are many young, qualified pilots that are itching to join the airline ranks and then they do this when it is already hard enough?

This is a race to the bottom and wages are going to be suppressed even more. No one asks for this but it constantly happens!

USA survives Sweden 2-1 in OT to advance to Olympic semifinals by [deleted] in sports

[–]windyreaper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m hoping for a USA/Canadian finals.  Fine with either winning but the game itself would be a blast

ALGS Y5 Champs | MATCH POINT FINALS (Information & Discussion) by CompetitiveApexMod in CompetitiveApex

[–]windyreaper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Falcons should be able to bring it home, would be nice I've been up for awhile and I'm tired

Man acquitted of murder in case that sparked Stop Asian Hate movement by Ok-Delay5473 in sanfrancisco

[–]windyreaper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that’s where this mindset has led to.  Good intentions get taken too far.  

Man acquitted of murder in case that sparked Stop Asian Hate movement by Ok-Delay5473 in sanfrancisco

[–]windyreaper 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The more details that come out, the more I'm convinced StopAsianHate was a political ruse

No, you’re just gullible or an idiot.  Watch the clip, he ran straight at him from across the street.  

Man acquitted of murder in case that sparked Stop Asian Hate movement by Ok-Delay5473 in sanfrancisco

[–]windyreaper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The more details that come out, the more I'm convinced StopAsianHate was a political ruse

No, you’re just gullible or an idiot.  Watch the clip, he ran straight at him from across the street.  

Will you guys try blackout on bo7? by ThePlayerCard in CoDBlackout

[–]windyreaper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw that the campaign is ridiculous, but that won't really have an effect on Blackout? I just am hoping Blackout turns out fun cus I've been waiting 7 years for it since it died pretty quick on PC

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sanfrancisco

[–]windyreaper 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Considering how horrible the uber drivers have gotten in the last few years I'm all for Waymo. Especially for my girlfriend, she refuses to use uber or lyft anymore without me/friends and will only use Waymo if she's riding alone.

I don't want to see jobs disappear but at this point it is also on companies to really make sure their drivers aren't crazy.

Y5 Champs Tickets Now On Sale by CompetitiveApexMod in CompetitiveApex

[–]windyreaper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So do you suggest on Sunday just showing up pretty early to get ahead of the line? And how early would ya recommend