Richard L. “Dick” Collins, a prolific aviation journalist whose career spanned 60 years, nearly half of it on the masthead of Flying magazine including more than a decade in the 1970s through the late 1980s as editor-in-chief, died on Sunday at his home in suburban Maryland. He was 84.
Former Flying Editor-in-Chief Richard Collins Dies
Key Takeaways:
- Richard L. "Dick" Collins, a prolific aviation journalist, had a 60-year career, notably serving as editor-in-chief of *Flying* magazine for over a decade.
- He began writing about aviation at 13, amassed 20,000 flight hours, and continued to fly until age 74, influencing readers with his plain-spoken style.
- Collins authored thousands of articles, columns (like "On Top"), and numerous books focusing on flight safety, weather, and air traffic control.
- He was a passionate advocate for thinking deeply about flying, particularly in challenging weather, and co-created *Air Facts Journal* in his later years.
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