Debby Rihn-Harvey, one of the most successful aerobatic competitors of all time, completed her career as captain of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 last week. With an airplane mostly filled with her friends and family, Rihn-Harvey flew her last leg, SWA Flight 3060, on Thursday from the Valley International Airport (KHRL) in Harlingen, Texas, to the William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU) in Houston. Fellow USA Unlimited Aerobatic Team member Tim Just, who was a passenger on the flight, described Rihn-Harvey’s final SWA landing as perfect.
Top-Ranked Aerobatic Pilot Retires from SWA
Key Takeaways:
- Debby Rihn-Harvey, one of the most successful aerobatic competitors in history, recently retired as a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 captain after a distinguished career.
- She holds the record as the longest-standing U.S. Aerobatic Team member, having participated in 15 World Championships and accumulating numerous awards and hall of fame inductions.
- Despite her commercial retirement, Rihn-Harvey will continue to be highly involved in aviation through her flight school, airshows, mentoring, and serving on the International Aerobatic Club Board of Directors.
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