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, passed away at 84 after a distinguished 60-year career dedicated to aviation.
- He served most notably as editor-in-chief of Flying magazine for over a decade and held significant roles at AOPA Pilot and Air Facts.
- An accomplished pilot with 20,000 hours, Collins was a respected voice on flight safety and weather flying, authoring numerous articles, columns, and books.
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