The death of Fighter Control

[Green133]

It will be so sad if FC closes. I do not post on it often now, but that is because I do not get out to catch aircraft on the hills these days because of ill health and covid of course, but I do look on here regularly to keep up withe the fabulous photos. Like several others here it will bring back sad memories of the Fox2 demise.
As said I am sure Covid has helped to lessen the post count with restrictions on travel also fewer aircraft about in general, plus I suppose Facebook has taken some of the members. If I was able to help Iwould but ill health prevents this, but I really hope some new helpers can be found, it will be a great loss.

That sums up what I'd like to say, (especially regards the very much missed F2)

[Wrightc41]

Hi all

Having read through the numerous comments thus far I would echo a lot that has already been said.

Firstly, I think a lot of people simply don’t appreciate just how much work goes into running and moderating this forum and if it it wasn’t for the ongoing work of the current administrators FC would long since have died. I think if you seek more volunteers and set out what you need them to do I am sure you will get some offers of help. As others have said already FC was also my first port of call when tracking down details of military movements.

Secondly, on members posting there are probably lots of colleagues on here who probably only visit military bases on an infrequent basis and so that might be the prime reason why many don’t post. I myself don’t visit that often and tend to report heads up movements. Having said that people can still contribute in other ways such as the FC mess for example.

Finally, on improvements to the forum I actually don’t think too much needs to be done. I think it works really well at present and on the whole most people are friendly and helpful.

Colin

[Blue Diamond]

Admin and mods are the unsung heroes of any forum and as a mod on a couple of other forums, I realise what a lot of work is involved and what a PITA it can be at times. So a big "Thank You" to the FC team for all the hard work that we members can all to easily take for granted.

[cat1]

I think Mike has exposed one of the big problems with FC, there are too many sections. There is an urgent need to review the whole layout to try and ensure that information is only posted in one topic and not in several.

If needs be take the site down for a week to work through any changes.

Could there be a vote or poll or a discussion to address this and work out what info is critical and worth saving?

Since FC was started, many bases have closed which was the reason for so many sub sections.

Maybe we could have an open honest discussion about wants vs needs and keep this excellent forum afloat?

[Vulcanone]

I think Mike has exposed one of the big problems with FC, there are too many sections. There is an urgent need to review the whole layout to try and ensure that information is only posted in one topic and not in several.

If needs be take the site down for a week to work through any changes.

Could there be a vote or poll or a discussion to address this and work out what info is critical and worth saving?

Since FC was started, many bases have closed which was the reason for so many sub sections.

Maybe we could have an open honest discussion about wants vs needs and keep this excellent forum afloat?

Well its still going in its 3rd form. the first one was switched off one day by someone running it, and I forget what happened to the 2nd version... As far as I recall I have been on all 3

[Mike]

the first one was switched off one day by someone running it

That was the version before the current one, we're still here over 15 years later and doing very well.

[Vulcanone]

the first one was switched off one day by someone running it

That was the version before the current one, we're still here over 15 years later and doing very well.

Well I can't remember the full details from then. But several family losses has clouded the memory lately.

[Steven]

Not sure why a four-year old thread has been resurrected. If there are any new concerns raise a new topic