Thanks to all freeware providers!!!

**mudkow602** · 02-08-2003, 03:15 PM

Just wanted to say thanks to all you providers of free aircraft and scenery. It really is a pleasure to download and use your aircraft and scenery. I fly helicopters for the US Navy, and it is extremely enjoyable to be able to fly aircraft that I have just seen and observed during a flight.

Thanks again... you all make this sim a wonderful and relaxing endevour.

Matt

**moth01** · 02-09-2003, 01:55 AM

Hi Matt, and everyone,
I agree that the freeware developers are taken for granted sometimes. We download their files of planes sceneries, and utilities. Sometimes we don't realize how many hours go into designing, and testing, redesign, more testing to get it right.
I have been trying to write to some of the authors, and give just a little note of thanks for their efforts. I have received personal replies from some of the "big" names in freeware. They all say that it is payment enough, just to receive a thank you note, and letting them know their work is appreciated.
I can understand how they would feel if no one would reply. They need the good feedback, to show we are out here, and to keep up the great work they love to do. They still need to hear once in a while from the "general FS public" that someone out here is enjoying their work.
So, once in a while at least, write a 'thanks' note to your favorite plane or scenery author. You don't need to write a long letter or anything, as a short note will get the message to them.
I say here, thanks also to those authors I have not written to, yet, and you are a part of our FS family, providing us with great files, that in my case, I would not even be able to come close to designing a plane or scenery of their ability. It is a talent, an art.
Take care all and see you later!
Gary Rabbitt