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 for young aviators, honoring the legacy of influential aviation journalist Richard Collins.
- New pilots and writers (age 24 or younger) are invited to submit original, unpublished articles (under 1,500 words) about a memorable lesson learned in their flying career.
- The winning story receives $2,500 and will be published in Air Facts Journal, with submissions accepted until March 4, 2021.
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