RIP Jim Mackonochie

[Wags]

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.

Edited April 23, 2013 by Wags

[Headspace]

I am absolutely shocked and saddened by this.

 

RIP Jim.

[cichlidfan]

RIP

[Yurgon]

RIP

[GGTharos]

RIP :(

[EvilBivol-1]

Spending time with Jim was always a joy and one of the things I looked forward to most when attending a business trip. Our dinner conversations always left an impression on me that I shared with friends and family, because they made feel a part of something special. He was warm and genuine, his stories were fascinating. It is truly a pleasure and an honor to have been his friend and colleague.

 

We will miss you, Jim.

[Weta43]

I'm sad to hear this...

 

If any of his family should come here - my commiserations and best wishes, and thank you for the time he put into this community.

[EtherealN]

Rest in peace Jim. My summer plans just got a lot less interesting when you're not in them.

[Wichid]

That is terribly sad news. Rest in peace Jim.

[Pyroflash]

RIP, and thank you for creating this community that we cherish.

[104th_Cobra]

Nothing can be sadder than the loss of human life. My condolences for the family and friends.

[Flаnker]

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[71st_Mastiff]

~SALUTE~ Big Guy, I always loved watching you on youtube talking about TFC...

Very exciting times.

 

you respond to 2 of my post I greatly appretiate it..

 

you will be missed..Made me very sad to see this happen to a very nice gentleman....

 

My condolances to your family... :salute:

Edited April 23, 2013 by Mastiff

[flanker0ne]

That is a very sad news...

 

Riposa in pace Jim

[777Studios-Jason]

I only met Jim once in person, but did business deals with him several times and he was a pleasure to work with. He was a great guy and this is a huge loss to our community. 777 Studios and 1C Game Studios sends our condolences to TFC and Eagle Dynamics teams.

 

RIP Jim.

 

Jason

[Ranger79]

RIP, prayers are with his family

[Joe Kurr]

I'm shocked to read this.

First Dee, now Jim, the community has lost two most valued people in a short time...

It was always a pleasure to meet them, they will be missed.

My thoughts are with their family and friends.

 

RIP Jim :'(

[USAFMTL]

RIP Jim

[JaNk0]

RIP Jim

[Kaiza]

RIP JimMack. Great words Wags.

[joey45]

RIP Jim. The community has lost a passionate man.

[Pizzicato]

Terrible news. So sorry to hear this. :(

[guod]

How very sad and what a loss to the flight simming community. RIP Jim.

[Napa]

I'm so sorry to hear about this. Terrible loss for ED/TFC and the community. My condolences to his family. RIP Jim.

Edited April 23, 2013 by Innerloop

[Cnuke]

I'm sorry to hear this.

 

RIP Jim