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 are hosting an annual writing contest for new pilots and writers aged 24 or younger, honoring the legacy of aviation journalist Richard Collins.
- Participants must submit an original, unpublished article (up to 1,500 words) recounting their most memorable flying lesson.
- The winning entry will be awarded $2,500 and published in the Air Facts Journal, with submissions due by March 4, 2021.
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