In Memoriam of Tom Allensworth

Hello all I'm sorry to announce that I've just learned that Mr. Tom Allensworth has passed away from a terminal illness earlier this morning around 5:30 AM. I was notified by his sister who is a family member (aunt by marriage) of mine. I'm sure that there will be more information forthcoming as folks are made aware, but please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. Her message to me was "Tom passed this morning about 5:30a. Thanks for your prayers and kind words. AVSIM meant a lot to him and I'm sure he was aware of the support he from the AVSIM community". Hopefully a moderator or someone else at the helm will take this message and post it appropriately.…

For all who took screenshots of their trip during this flight, you can upload the screens here. Thank you everyone who participated. the flight was great, and we had many members come and go. Screens by RyanJZ.

Among the Irish, a wake was a tradition for saying good-bye at the passing of old friends and family. They celebrate the life of the honored guest and are an opportunity for those attending to reminisce between themselves anecdotes that marked the life of their departed friend. Illuminating the passage into legend by remembering the personal experiences shared with friends and family, an occasion to enjoy a libation and let the memories flow as well, I am sure Tom would approve of a wake in his honor. AVSIM is, after all, his home and we his friends. Join us then and raise a glass to Mr. Thomas Verne Allensworth. We were all taken by surprise by Tom's sudden death. Per…

We miss you Tom.

Most folks do not realize the pioneer in flight simulation that AVSIM founder Tom Allensworth was. Some do. That said, we all owe a huge (HUGE) amount of gratitude to you, and your family, for sacrificing so much time and money so others like myself could enjoy your wisdom, your website, and ability to download the latest and greatest. True pioneer in this hobby that is shared by millions.

Maybe we should get together these holidays and do a memorial group flight for Tom

i've been away from flight sim for quite a few years. Occasionally Tom and i would exchange messages. Im a older man, 62 years old. I've been into sims since before Sublogic Flight Simulator. Tom was always helpful and we discussed where things were going. I then departed the sim world and went on to other things. I haven't Messaged Tom since 2014. I recently got back into sims with MSFS 2020 and today i decided to message Tom to discuss all the things we wanted to see with graphics and systems simulation have taken a huge step up. I didn't realize that he had passed on. He was definitely a big player in this hobby, and will be missed.

I Thank you very much tom for your work to make AVSIM succesful, so far AVSIM is one of my to-go websites to find liveries. This includes aircraft, i was able to find a PA A321 w/ CFM and IAE, thank you Tom.

It's been a while since I put my thoughts to words, and today I felt the urge that I needed to. Tom has been gone for too long already, and taken way too soon from us. But the memory of him, what he did, what we all tried to help with, lives on. Today, after an interview for my "real world" job, I found myself going back to my IT support days for Tom and this wonderful organization. But sometimes, I do feel responsible for what occurred in 2009. 😞 Had I not resigned, had I not decided that my personal life was too busy, I would have remained as the IT staff and the hack in 2009 would have never happened. It haunts me. I had the chance to talk about it with Tom before his …

You started something great which helped many people. Thank you!!!

Of course my deepest condolences to Tom's loved ones , but also to those on the staff and others who knew him personally. Sending healing vibes to all, and best wishes to Y'ALL to make the torch that Tom lit, burn even brighter. Rest in Peace Tom Chas

Here is the video for the 2nd annual Tom Allensworth memorial flight. May our friend rest in peace.

With thanks to Trucker17 and msFlights.net, AVSIM is pleased to announce the official details for the 2nd Annual Tom Allensworth Memorial Flight. Who: All who wish to attend. What: A gathering of friends from around the world to honor Tom Allensworth -- the founder of AVSIM -- who loved the community very much. Knowing Tom, and his selfless nature, he wouldn't want us to grieve or be sad that he isn't here with us, but rather, he would want us to do something in his name that brings joy to us for many years to come. What better way than flying that brings us all together in his memory. The AVSIM Staff and Allensworth family thank Trucker17 for starting this tradi…

Well, everyone. It's that time... AVSIM Member trucker17 is setting up the Second Annual Memorial Flight to honor our friend, Tom Allensworth, and the legacy he left for the world to enjoy many years to come. Last year's flight was a little rushed, and not many were able to make the flight. This year the hopes are to get a set route that everyone can agree upon, and a time when everyone can join in. We need a few things to make the flight memorable: video, the main thing, a TeamSpeak connection for communications, and someone to take screenshots of everyone in the flight from the start to the end. Most importantly, we need a coordinator to oversee the complet…

I want to thank everyone who who participated in the memorial flight. And everyone who worked behind the scenes for the video...... Tom was a good friend to many of us here at AVSIM and in the flight sim community in general.....He was an awesome man to converse with, and was full of insight into most anything that was related to the sim and community..... Tom will be missed, and in a lot of ways the sim community will not be the same without him....... Craig.....

My daughter and i, are planning a memorial flight for Tom Allensworth...... The flight will start at richmond muni, and end at his hometown airport...... We have decided that the flight will be held on Saturday may 2nd......The time will be 9AM Pacific, 10AM mountain, 11Am Central, 12 Eastern time...... The flight will be flown on Teamspeak, If anyone here has video experience please contact me, so we can put together a video of the flight for the AVSIM community. Craig.

The flight is on. Below you will find the connections needed for online flight.....The airport link to get the airport.....and the time of the flight...... Airport for flight. http://library.avsim.net/search.php?SearchTerm=+BETA+KCHO&CatID=root&Go=Search Cords for his home.... Here are the cords for his home. LAT/LON of Toms home, it should be: <ATCWaypoint id="AVSIM"> <ATCWaypointType>User</ATCWaypointType> <WorldPosition>N38° 6' 47.52",W78° 26' 28.31",+000499.00</WorldPosition> <Descr>Tom Allensworth</Descr> Teamspeak 3 Serve…

I am starting this thread for everyone who wants to join in the flight....... Lets please leave this thread for that...... If you have a service to offer to the flight, please do so at the TOM ALLENSWORTH MEMORIAL FLIGHT THREAD. At current we have over 500 openings......so if you can make the flight sign in here, so we can plan for everyone....... Thanks everyone..... Here is what we would like to know........Example Name: trucker17 Aircraft: (A2A) P51-D ( Berlin Express) ALL AIRCRAFT IS GOOD......... Trucker17 (A2A) P51D (Berlin Express)

I had to dig a bit, and I hope it's OK for me to post 3 photos here. If I can get them to post in order, they are: 1. 2005 San Diego, with Bob Kirkland, Matt Johnson, Tom, and staff from Microsoft. 2. 2005 San Diego AVSIM partial staff, to include all of the above, Tom's Wife, and myself. 3. Again staff photo, this one was I believe one of the years in DC.

I think that Tom's picture embedded in AVSIM is a great idea...for perpetuity. I only wonder, if there is a picture that his wife has of Tom smiling, as the only picture of Tom I have ever seen, is the one with him standing by the aircraft, with such a sullen, serious face. I bet that that face lights right up, when the edges are turned upwards. He had a great life, a great wife, and much to smile about, regarding the legacy he left to us. I would sure like to see one with him doing just that! Perhaps his wife could donate one to the AVSIM site.... Just a thought....

Hi Everyone, I think it would be nice to have Tom's photo on the top right of the front page, maybe in one of the add spots... Click on Tom's image and it would open to a history of Tom and AVSIM. A lasting tribute to a man who dedicated many, MANY years to Flight Simulation. RIP Tom, my condolences to the family... You are in our thoughts and prayers. Michael Swannick

He was an amazing man. http://www.dailyprogress.com/obituaries/allensworth-thomas-tom-verne/article_82c484da-f381-523f-a831-e34ebac3bb80.html