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Sporty’s Announces Third Annual Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots

Richard Collins was known for giving writers their first opportunity to tell a good aviation story. Flying
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Richard Collins Young Pilot Story Contest, sponsored by his family and Sporty's, is an annual event honoring the legacy of the late aviation journalist.
  • The contest invites pilots aged 24 or younger to submit an original, unpublished essay (max 1,500 words) about their most memorable flying lesson.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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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.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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