Debby Rihn-Harvey, one of the most successful aerobatic competitors of all time, completed her career as captain of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 last week. With an airplane mostly filled with her friends and family, Rihn-Harvey flew her last leg, SWA Flight 3060, on Thursday from the Valley International Airport (KHRL) in Harlingen, Texas, to the William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU) in Houston. Fellow USA Unlimited Aerobatic Team member Tim Just, who was a passenger on the flight, described Rihn-Harvey’s final SWA landing as perfect.
Top-Ranked Aerobatic Pilot Retires from SWA
Key Takeaways:
- Debby Rihn-Harvey, a highly successful aerobatic competitor, recently completed her career as a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 captain with a final flight from Harlingen to Houston.
- Her extensive aerobatic career includes being the longest-standing U.S. Aerobatic Team member (31 years, 15 World Championships) and earning numerous awards and hall of fame inductions.
- While retired from commercial flying, Rihn-Harvey will remain deeply involved in aviation, continuing with airshows, operating her flight school, serving on the IAC board, and mentoring.
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