In a rare display of raw honesty and responsible self-grounding, streamer and virtual aviator HansHix (real name Dave Hicks) announced earlier tonight that he would be taking the evening off from streaming — citing “a rather shite night’s sleep” and “work being wank.”
The statement, delivered via Discord to his devoted following, immediately sparked a mixture of concern, support, and mild panic among fans accustomed to their nightly dose of aviation chaos.
“Evening @everyone,” the announcement began calmly, before descending into the kind of candid realism rarely seen in flight communications. “Going to take tonight off, being honest had a rather shite night’s sleep last night and work has been wank. So tonight wouldn’t be good 😂.”
Analysts describe the tone as “brutally British” and “textbook HansHix,” blending fatigue, self-awareness, and impeccable comedic timing in equal measure.
Within minutes, chatrooms and Discord threads were flooded with reaction. “We’re experiencing a temporary grounding due to pilot fatigue,” one fan reported. “Please remain seated and hydrate responsibly.” Another added: “If your day’s been that wank, I approve of an unscheduled layover.”
Sources close to the streamer confirm that this marks the first official mental weather delay of the week — a non-operational pause reportedly prompted by “cumulative life turbulence” and “unfavorable headwinds in the workplace.”
Notably, rival pilot aa320pilot was quick to weigh in, posting an image of his own flight simulator dashboard with the caption: “Copy that. Taking off via emergency lane instead.” The move, while controversial, was largely seen as an act of gentle rivalry rather than hostility.
Fans have since expressed unwavering support, encouraging HansHix to prioritize rest and recalibration. “He’s human,” one viewer wrote. “Even virtual pilots need a power nap and a decent cuppa before takeoff.”
As of press time, HansHix’s simulator remains powered down, his viewers grounded but patient. The community now awaits his next scheduled broadcast — confident that once the fatigue clears and morale climbs above minimum safe altitude, their captain will once again be cleared for takeoff.
