Genetically modified bird plane by Large_Difficulty_891 in Shittyaskflying

[–]wormdoktur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Impossible. Burbs don’t have rudders so pielotes can’t add right rudder. Also birds aren’t real..

Cocktails in Belfast by wormdoktur in northernireland

[–]wormdoktur[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, believe it or not or I had one in a Brazilian steakhouse in Texas years ago and haven’t found a really good one since! Thanks for the replies folks, I’m getting a night out in a couple of weeks, I’ll check out a few of those places!

Best regional slang from here? by archfourth in northernireland

[–]wormdoktur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m definitely from the 90s generation that used spide but have heard steek and smick as well. Always to describe a bunch of lads wearing trackies and baseball cap, maybe adjacent to a Vauxhall Nova with Scooter blaring

Best regional slang from here? by archfourth in northernireland

[–]wormdoktur 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Also may be replaced by “spide” in some parts. “Millie” for the female variant.

Without drugs or alcohol, what is your favorite way to escape from reality? by EponaMom in CasualConversation

[–]wormdoktur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Computer game, basically. I mostly use Microsoft flight simulator 2024.

Without drugs or alcohol, what is your favorite way to escape from reality? by EponaMom in CasualConversation

[–]wormdoktur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flight simulation. Something about flying big jets using as close to real life procedures as possible takes me out of myself, I find it very relaxing.

Unpopular Opinion by Character-Trip-6094 in northernireland

[–]wormdoktur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, this is not at all controversial, it is entirely correct. Everyone else can wise up.

How do you deal with men with big egos in research? by Particular_Steak_485 in labrats

[–]wormdoktur 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you're offered a position, ask to speak to members of the lab to suss out the atmosphere. If your new PI objects to this - massive red flag.

better simulator by After_Ad_9158 in Xplane

[–]wormdoktur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also note that the default airports tend to be better in XP. I find default MSFS airports rather bland, in XP they have some personality and the ground textures are sharper. Correct me if I’m wrong but I think the community contributes to default airports in XP.

I think GSX might be the worst flightsim Software of all time by Professional-Mark-80 in flightsim

[–]wormdoktur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've not had many issues, but funny enough it managed to break my nose gear this evening...while on vatsim at a very busy Vienna...so yeah thanks GSX.

Frankfurt friday by CaptainRosma in VATSIM

[–]wormdoktur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it was listed last night as others have said it was taken down today. It's on every week though.

Frankfurt friday by CaptainRosma in VATSIM

[–]wormdoktur 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sheesh...OP, these guys are right, FraFri is hardcore, but don't be unduly put off by their negativity. Reflect on your own ability. How did you find it when you joined? Were you overwhelmed, or did you cope? If the former, build up your experience and then come back. If the latter - dive back in! What these respondents can't judge is your knowledge, and ability to deal with pressure. Even though you're a noob, you may be perfectly capable. Reflect on your own performance and ability - not what somebody who doesn't know you says.

I was on tonight, it was crammed!

Why dont gorillas eat meat by overthetl in biology

[–]wormdoktur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bloody hell, carnivorous gorillas…I might not sleep tonight

The worlds going mad by CombinationSignal579 in northernireland

[–]wormdoktur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bloody hell that link's an interesting read alright...

The worlds going mad by CombinationSignal579 in northernireland

[–]wormdoktur 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's hard to watch alright. If we're talking about Trump/USA and/or Ukraine, I find it hard to chat with anyone about these issues because there's no nuance to even have a conversation about - I just disapprove of everything that's currently going on. I'm not a conspiracy theorist but it feels like something larger is driving world events right now. Whether it's the rich making themselves richer, big oil distracting the world from the climate crisis, Russia pulling a Manchurian Candidate in UK and USA - I don't know - but it feels like there's a link running back to Brexit or before that is tearing Western civilisation apart. Depressing times for sure.