The Sim Community Has Lost A Member of Its Team

Jarhead0331 · April 23, 2013, 08:53:09 AM

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It is with a very heavy heart that I want to relay that our dear friend and compatriot Jim Mackonochie (JimMack) died of liver cancer today. Jim, the son of a British test pilot was a Royal Navy officer before being a key figure in the birth of PC flight simulation. Jim was pivotal in the launch of the original Falcon and many other software entertainment products before he served as the catalyst that brought The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics together to launch the original Su-27 Flanker. In the years that followed, Jim served as the primary business development manager for TFC/Eagle Dynamics and was responsible for DCS products being available in dozens of countries around the world. But Jim was also one of the most genuine people you could hope to meet and he was a common sight at many fly-in, air shows, and industry events.

Like most people that excel in their field, Jim always had a true passion for this work and always pushed our team to provide the best product possible. Jim would spend hours going over reviews, customer feedback, and of course these very forums to provide the best possible perspective of what the customers wanted. He really was the customers' producer.

Jim will be deeply missed here and his passing leaves a hole in TFC and Eagle Dynamics that can never be filled.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1731157#post1731157

RIP

Staggerwing · April 23, 2013, 08:57:33 AM

:( I hope that in whatever place he is now he will always have clear skies to roam in.

JudgeDredd · April 23, 2013, 09:23:03 AM

Indeed. Clearly I wouldn't know him...but I know of work he was involved in and those are testament to providing entertainment to others.

RIP

Gusington · April 23, 2013, 09:26:20 AM

RIP

MikeGER · April 23, 2013, 10:45:22 AM

Ohhh ...thats sad news
THX for all the sim fun Jim
RIP

DoctorQuest · April 23, 2013, 10:48:50 AM

Keep the greasy side down, Jim.

RIP

Yskonyn · April 23, 2013, 01:40:08 PM

Jim was a well known individual within the community for a long long time. May your soul rest in piece, buddy.

Huw the Poo · April 23, 2013, 03:28:21 PM

I confess I hadn't heard the name, but I've enjoyed his work and owe him a debt. Rest in peace.

LongBlade · April 23, 2013, 03:55:34 PM

Thanks for all you did. As Stagger said, I hope you have clear skies and room to fly them.