| Jim Mackonochie | |
|---|---|
| Died | 23 April 2013 |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation(s) | Video game designer, officer |
| Known for | Mirrorsoft |
| Notable work | Falcon, 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.
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), Digital Combat Simulator (2008) and other games.
References
- Parfitt, Ben (26 April 2013). "Flight sim guru Jim Mackonochie passes away". MCV. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
- ^ Ligman, Kris (26 April 2013). "Flight sim veteran Jim Mackonochie passes away". Gamasutra. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
- Stone, Tim (26 April 2013). "The Flare Path: Beyond Visual Range". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
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