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The Great Circle Route

An aviation odyssey leads to FLYING Magazine.

Randy S. Bolinger has joined the team as editorial director of FLYING, where he will oversee editorial strategy for its flagship brand, FLYING Magazine. [Courtesy: Randy S. Bolinger]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The author announces their new role as Editorial Director of *FLYING* Magazine, reflecting on a 25-year career in aviation journalism and marketing.
  • Their professional journey includes notable past projects at EAA AirVenture for brands like Cirrus and Columbia, as well as developing *FLYING* Magazine initiatives and collaborations with major aviation companies.
  • The author expresses commitment to *FLYING*'s nearly 100-year legacy, aiming to ensure it remains the most trusted, engaging, and comprehensive source of aviation content for enthusiasts.
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Most aviators are likely familiar with the concept of the great circle route.

Mathematically, the term describes the shortest distance between two points on a sphere. Metaphorically, it describes the great arc of a journey that led me to this point in my aviation career—while it wasn’t a direct route, it’s the destination that matters.

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