Richard Collins Aviation Writing Contest Underway

Sporty's is awarding $5,000 as first-place prize honoring aviation journalist—and former FLYING editor-in-chief—Richard Collins.

Kimberly Johnson

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 02:39 PM ET

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Sporty’s Pilot Shop will award one aspiring journalist with the Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots, including a top prize of $5,000. [FLYING archives]

Key Takeaways:

The Fifth Annual Richard Collins Writing Prize is accepting submissions from pilots aged 24 or younger, including student pilots.
Entrants must submit an original, unpublished article of no more than 1,500 words on the topic "my most memorable flight."
Awards include a $5,000 top prize, a $2,500 second-place prize, and publication of winning articles in *Air Facts*.
Submissions are due by March 7, 2023, with winners to be announced in April.

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Young pilots with a flair for writing have an opportunity to win one of two cash awards in the Fifth Annual Richard Collins Writing Prize.

The annual contest honoring aviation journalist—and former FLYING editor-in-chief—Richard Collins is sponsored by Collins’ family and Sporty’s, and is open to pilots who are 24 years old or younger. Student pilots are also encouraged to apply.