ZK CWD Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Hi Everyone it’s with deepest regret that I inform you of the passing of Frank Cooper. Frank past away late Thursday evening after a short illness at Brisbane’s Wesley Hospital. As some of you are well aware Frank was a major contributor especially in the forums while he was building his 737 cockpit and had a keen following. Frank was always willing to help anyone with suggestions as to the best way to build their sims. He was also a contributor to making the repaints for the Orbx Ai Traffic packs. He had purchased probably every Orbx Product that has been developed and always spoke highly about Orbx products. The Flight sim community will certainly miss his enthusiasm, knowledge and humour. He had traveled to New Zealand numerous times to help me with my 737 simulator and I’m very appreciative of this. He was in the process of converting from the 737 Ng to the 737 Max and was nearing completion but unable to finish it. He was building the sim using the new Sismo equipment which he was looking forward to flying with. Franks YouTube Channel showing the 737 Max he was building. https://www.youtube.com/user/tennyson1957 Fly high In the Sky RIP Frank Cooper Richard and Brody Jellyman Auckland New Zealand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 This is very very sad news indeed i never met Frank in person we spoke many times over the years about all kinds of things Frank was always offering me a seat in his cockpit which sadly i never took up. A true gent he was and always helpful when he could be, Richard please pass on our condolences from myself and Ayiesha to Franks family for us R.I.P. Frank my old mate. Iain and Ayiesha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migar Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Sad news indeed. I enjoyed following his cockpit building and was looking forward to his Max 8. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddler Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 A very sad shock to see this post. I never ceased to be amazed by his energy and enthusiasm shown in his posts on this forum. His zest for life, generous spirit were inspirational. My condolences to his family. He will be missed by many. Truly, a life well lived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 This is indeed sudden and tragic news. I too followed Frank's simpit building journey and I always took time to read updates when he posted them. My heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends, and may Franks' memory live on here, among us simmers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 34 minutes ago, Sniper31 said: This is indeed sudden and tragic news. I too followed Frank's simpit building journey and I always took time to read updates when he posted them. My heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends, and may Franks' memory live on here, among us simmers. I can absolutely join Landons words about my feelings about Frank and the shocking news. May he rest in peace and hopefully find a good way to fly up where he goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Absolutely terrible news ....... we knew Frank’s health was an issue, but it seemed he was on the improve. We have lost one of our most committed enthusiasts - indeed a sorry day. Condolences to his family, and may he Rest In Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Harris Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Very sad news, my thoughts are with his family, he and I spoke many times over the years and he was always a true gentleman, Frank took flight simming to a level I could only ever dream of, we'll miss his presence here on the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 RIP Frank. My thoughts are with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumley Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Oh man this is a shock. Words, other than RIP Frank, escape me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Harmes Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 This is very sad, tragic news. As Tim said above Frank took his flight simulation to a level we could all dream of, and that certainly took talent, perseverance, and a love of our hobby and aviation. Frank was always gracious, so knowledgeable, and very helpful on these forums and his presence will be truly missed. My sincere condolences to his family. RIP Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holy Cheese Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 So sad to read this news. I spent many hours following the progress of Frank's various builds and updates to his cockpit and will certainly miss his dedication to his passion. I also never met Frank personally but he was a real gentleman and very open to helping people out. Frank will be badly missed. My condolences to his family. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Terrible news. I'm very sad to hear of Franks passing. My condolences to his family. RIP Aussie mate. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Very sad news. Frank was a positive presence here for many years, a gentleman and a forum friend. Best wishes to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I can not believe it. I remember when he started his first cockpit and got flooded out. How sad to get this news. My sincere condolences to Franks Family. Rest In Peace Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Speechley Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I too am blown out of the water by the news of us all losing Frank. I cannot count the number of times I have replayed his Youtube videos helping me out with View Groups etc. He was a gentleman and a dedicated 'teacher' to many of us actually building a simulator.. Frank legacy has now shown that we are all fragile and that any of us could go at anytime. Good enough reason to get on with building and finish, so that at least you have time to enjoy the fruits...and money... of your labour. I am genuinely sad for his family's loss. R.I.P Frank Tennyson Cooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveller Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 So much sad news! We will miss you. RIP Frank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoDave Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 R.I.P. Frank Cooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Another familiar face here that I just assumed that would be around forever - another part of the Orbx forums. Very sad indeed. Rest in peace, Frank. See you on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Hi All, Thank you all for such beautiful comments and messages.. I am one of Frank's sisters and the loss of our beautiful Frank has effected us immeasurably. I did have the absolute pleasure of being a passenger in Frank's simulator and I was truly amazed at what he had built and the reality of the experience.. I was in awe of his incredible skills and knowledge and it was just one of his so many talents. Frank was a truly amazing, beautiful and loving brother. We all miss him immensely and it has left an enormous whole in our lives. I know he will be flying high in the sky and shortly after his passing I had a dream of Frank standing beside an aeroplane and he was smiling with a hug smile that was so significant of his personality and he looked at ne and he said.....I'm out of here.....if that's not a message I don't know what is. Thank you all for your beautiful messages and stories as it helps to know how very valued and appreciated he was. Frank will always be remembered and treasured by all of us forever, that is for sure. Best regards Kathy Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 34 minutes ago, Katie said: Frank will always be remembered and treasured by all of us forever, that is for sure. Thank you Kathy. Indeed that is how it will be. All the best. Cheers Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Very sad news, so sad to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taph Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Very sad news indeed, we never met but followed all his builds and video's over the years. My condolences to all Frank's Family RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Thank you Kathy, Frank was a true inspiration to many here im sure of that im so glad for the time he spent here showing us all what he was doing with his builds it just amazed me what knowledge he had and how he did things. Frank will be missed by many in the flightsim world thats for sure. Take care Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 It has been some time since Tennyson left us so I hope it is not too soon to enquire as to the fate of his wonderful setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musterpilot Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 R.I.P. Frank Cooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Hi all, For those of you enquiring about what happened to my beautiful brother's simulator. It is at this point still in tact. We are about to hold a memorial for Frank as we have not been able to come together until this year due to restrictions. Below I will post the memorial details for anyone interested. I will enquire what is to happen with his simulator when we attend that function and update you after that. I hope you are all keeping safe ! Thank you....Kate A CELEBRATION OF LIFE APRIL 24TH 2021 - 1PM THE TERRACE - CABOOLTURE SPORTS CLUB *If you intend to come please advise by replying here as numbers are limited.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Thank you very much Katie for posting this i hope you and the family are keeping well and all goes well on this special day to remember Franks life, Although i never met Frank in real life we spoke many a time here on the forum and had a good crack i used to marvel at what he was doing building his beloved sim he was always offering me a flight in it when i came over to Aus we used to laugh about things here and what we were doing and i know he is missed here. I will raise a glass on his celebration day for sure. Frank Cooper a true Gentleman. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo32 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 I entered the forum in 2009 and i remember frank very well and this amazing project he was working on,he was a true too life person and loved flightsimming so much and i always looked forward too his updates on his home simulator,may he rest in piece and a trueblue aussie,and he was always motivating people too come try his sim which looked amazing and thankyou Katie for updating this as i had no idea where he was,as i was taking a big break from simming for a while and always was thinking what frank was doing and how was the sim going and a huge condolances too his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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