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Sad news

I still can't believe it.

He introduced me to Merlins so I tasked one this afternoon to overfly HMS Queen Elizabeth that arrived in her home port of Portsmouth yesterday morning. I'm so sorry we didn't get to talk about that. RIP Dave. The virtual skies are much emptier now.

 
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Did not know the gentleman personally. It appears Dave was oriented towards naval matters; perhaps from prior military service. If so, let me just wish him "Fair winds and following seas". My condolences to his family.
 
If you have the North Star, have a flight for Dave, who was the principle beta tester for the project (and a help with the Heron as well). A great shock to hear that he's gone. Speechless.

RIP, Dave, very much enjoyed working with you.

Mike
 
Ganter said:
I still can't believe it.

He introduced me to Merlins so I tasked one this afternoon to overfly HMS Queen Elizabeth that arrived in her home port of Portsmouth yesterday morning. I'm so sorry we didn't get to talk about that. RIP Dave. The virtual skies are much emptier now.

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May I add my condolences also.

If I may say so, Sir, I would think Dave himself would have found your tribute entirely to his liking.

Thank you.

best

nio
 
I am truly shocked - although I only knew him from this forum, he was a nice and kind guy, always helpful. Very very sad news.

R.I.P. Dave
 
Stunned really....

Dave was always supportive of my work and conducted himself as a true gentleman on this forum. He will be greatly missed by many. My condolences go out to his family and friends. The best any man can do is to build a legacy. I think Dave accomplished that in a grand manner.

"And it's a fair wind, blowin' warm out of the South over my shoulder....guess I'll set a course and go"
 
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This is so sudden. I think he was posting up to a couple of days ago. My condolences to his family.
 
This is a big shock.

I always enjoyed reading his posts and his contributions here and at CBFS.

My condolences to his friends and family.

Cheers

Paul
 
I didn't know Dave, but I do remember his posts and avatar of him in a cockpit of an airliner that I suspect is a British type. So sorry to learn of his passing. My condolences to his family. May good strong tailwinds speed you along, Dave.
 
The first place I go to is FSX Screenshots, saw Ganters pic, thought what the hell, that can't be right. I even went to CBFS to check. It's a weird thing about the internet that the passing of someone you don't really know can shock and upset as much as it does. My thoughts are with his family. A gentleman.

Nick Bradin
 
I am so saddened by this,I just talked 2 weeks ago to him,I have never met the man in person,but,we use to email each other a lot,DaveB has always Been so helpful,patient,polite,and most of all kind,I truly considered him a friend he helped me out so much with FSX,and his knowledge of the Royal Navy,RAF,and all things English military,I will miss his opinions,and insight,RIP mate,and my condolences goes out to his friends,and family. Pete.Seegert
 
Very sad news indeed! Dave, you gave great inspiration and you will be missed. I will continue the work to compile a Falkland taskforce, but it would have been so good to be able to share with you.
RIP
Henrik Nielsen
 
Ganter said:
I still can't believe it.

He introduced me to Merlins so I tasked one this afternoon to overfly HMS Queen Elizabeth that arrived in her home port of Portsmouth yesterday morning. I'm so sorry we didn't get to talk about that. RIP Dave. The virtual skies are much emptier now.

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I, like many of you, did not know him personally but always made note of his comments and suggestions on this site. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

On a side note, Ganter, that is absolutely a fantastic tribute to DaveB. I am touched by the gesture offered towards him from you. Kudos my friend.
 
I used to read Dave's comments with great interest, and, as someone who lived close by, I always promised myself I'd try to meet up some day. Such sad news that he's no longer with us. Deepest condolences to his family and friends.

DaveQ
 
Very Sad

As with everyone else here I am literally in shock with this news. I only knew him from these forums, but Dave was one of the friendliest, funniest, forthright, and helpful people I had come across. He helped me out personally on several occasions and always with wise words and a joke. I really looked up to him.

I can't describe how saddened I am by this sudden news.

RIP Dave. You will be truly missed.
 
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