Andy Hollis

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Andy Hollis is an American game designer and game programmer mainly known for his flight simulator games.

He began his career at MicroProse Software, where he was responsible for games like MiG Alley Ace, Kennedy Approach, Gunship, F-15 Strike Eagle II and F-19 Stealth Fighter.

He joined Origin Systems in 1993 where he was responsible for creating games for Electronic Arts' Jane's Combat Simulations brand. Among the simulations created at Origin are AH-64D Longbow, Longbow 2 and F-15.

When Origin changed its focus to online games, he moved around within Electronic Arts and was working on NASCAR games and a Harry Potter on-line game.

He returned to Origin in 2003 after two years of retirement, where he oversaw the development of Ultima X, which was cancelled before release in 2004. He is now the president of Fastlane Games, Inc. and is working on the development of a massively multiplayer online game.

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Andy has also won several SCCA Solo2 national championships, and is an instructor for the Evolution Performance Driving School. He currently serves on the Solo Events Board (SEB) and is a very active member of the SCCA's Solo program. In 2006, his seven straight class wins and two Super Challenge victories lead to the Overall Championship in SCCA Pro Solo.