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 prominent aviation journalist, passed away at 84 after a career spanning 60 years.
- He served as editor-in-chief of *Flying* magazine for over a decade (1977-1988) and also held roles at *Air Facts* and *AOPA Pilot*.
- A lifelong pilot who amassed 20,000 hours, Collins authored thousands of articles, columns, and books, particularly focusing on flight safety and weather flying based on his personal experiences.
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