Jim Mackonochie

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Jim Mackonochie
Died23 April 2013
NationalityEnglish
Occupation(s)Video game designer, officer
Known forMirrorsoft
Notable workFalcon, Su-27 Flanker, Lock On: Modern Air Combat, Digital Combat Simulator

Jim Mackonochie (died 23 April 2013) was a British Royal Navy officer who became a leading figure in the development of combat flight simulation video games.[1][2]

He founded the game publisher Mirrorsoft in 1982. At The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics, he was instrumental in the development of Falcon (1984 and later), Su-27 Flanker (1995), Lock On: Modern Air Combat (2003),[2] Digital Combat Simulator (2008) and other games.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Parfitt, Ben (26 April 2013). "Flight sim guru Jim Mackonochie passes away". MCV. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  2. ^ a b Ligman, Kris (26 April 2013). "Flight sim veteran Jim Mackonochie passes away". Gamasutra. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  3. ^ Stone, Tim (26 April 2013). "The Flare Path: Beyond Visual Range". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 27 April 2013.