To most of the aviation industry, the name Richard Collins is known for quality journalism accented with a passion for telling stories about nearly aspect of general aviation with a special knack for telling it like it is. Richard Collins’ career as an aviation journalist spanned 60 years, including more than 10 years as editor-in-chief of Flying.
Sporty’s Announces Third Annual Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots
Key Takeaways:
- The Richard Collins family and Sporty's sponsor an annual writing contest to honor the renowned aviation journalist and encourage young writers.
- New pilots and writers aged 24 or younger are invited to submit an original article (max 1500 words) about their most memorable flying lesson.
- The winner will receive $2,500 and have their story published in Air Facts Journal.
- Submissions, including a 100-word bio, must be sent to editor@airfactsjournal.com by March 4, 2021.
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