Mike Wright RIP

[Baxterbasics]

I am very saddened to hear this. Mike responded to a wanted add I placed on here for a Park rifle some years ago. Upon calling Mike to discuss delivery of the rifle he very kindly sold to me, we had a lengthy conversation about air rifles and in particular about the rifles of John Whiscombe and harmonic dampening and the hammer effect. At that time I did not realise who he was and the input he had put into the development of harmonic adjusters on rifles-he just came across as another member of "our" great site with genuine passion and enthusiasm, another nice guy.

Rest peacefully Mike-my condolences to his family and all who knew him.

Graham.

[TonyL]

Very, very sad news. Such a shame when such a great man passes.

And, as a very close friend to you, Jim, I feel for you.

As per many sentiments above, will miss his technical contribution to the sport.

Condolences to all involved.

A very sad time.

[theboymike]

I'm really sorry to hear this Jim.

Mike clearly had an intellect and understanding rarely seen in our sport - his death is a sad loss to the world of airguns; especially to those of us who crave knowledge of every intricate part of their function.

My thoughts are with you Jim, as well as his other friends and family.

[gordon]

I didn`t know Mike, but always tried to absorb his articles !! my heart felt condolences to his family.... Gordon.

[Powderfinger]

A very sad loss.

[Josie & John]

So sorry to hear of this sad news Jim.

Our condolences to the family and to yourself as we know Mike was a dear friend of yours.

John & Josie

[flatrajectory]

Very sad. I loved his articles with Jim.
Pete.

[fatttmannn]

a clever man indeed, please pass on my sincere condolances to his family please.

[Gary C]

Emeritus Professor Mike Wright. PhD FREng FIMechE FRSA CMath FIMA FIEE

It is with great sadness that I must inform the forum of the passing of my old friend Mike Wright, following a long battle against cancer.

Mike was the cleverest person I have ever known, has done so much increase our understanding of the workings of the spring air rifle, and I feel honoured to have known and worked with this remarkable man.

Sincerest condolences to Mike’s wife Pat, and his daughter Becky.

Condolences on your loss of a friend Jim. Sammie and me

[bozzer]

Sorry to hear this Jim. Losing a close friend leaves a big gap.

Prayers and thoughts for Mike and his loved ones.

Col and family.

[stevefields]

Very sad to hear of this, I loved to read Mike’s in depth technical articles, particularly about springers, ballistics, barrel harmonics and everything else to do with air rifles, he added a level of intellectual expertise I've not heard anywhere else.

My condolences to his family and friends, may he rest in peace.

Steve

[MartynB]

Such sad news Jim, we have lost a great man

My condolences to his family and friends

[brian747]

Very sad news Jim, may he RIP , his articles were like yours interesting
and helpful
.atb brian

[TopDog]

A very sad loss indeed and may I add my condolences to all his family and many friends.

Although I never had the chance to meet Mike in person, our spasmodic communications were a great source of inspiration and pleasure and my saddest note is not having had the chance to share a meal, a jar and good old boinger chin-wag!

RIP

atvb
David

[Randy Bohannon]

Condolences Jim.

From what little you told me about that project you guys were working on a year or so ago he was one smart cookie.

Best,

Amir