Richard Collins - Flies West

[Seth]

I read this morning that Richard Collins passed away yesterday.   

I always learned something from his articles and his work both at Flying, Air Facts Journal, and his books.  I'm sure there's more I'll discover that he contributed to or worked on as I learn more and more.

A true aviation Legend.

-Seth

[Oldguy]

So sorry to hear this. He was one of the most knowledgeable writers about flying one could find and a genuinely nice person.

[Seth]

 

 

[EricJ]

Bummer.   I wrote to him eons ago (in the 70s) when I was a teenager and got a personal letter back from him.   I still have that somewhere.

[Mooneymite]

Some years ago....too many to remember, Richard Collins' P-210 showed up at Atlanta Air salvage to be parted out.  It had flown in and looked to be in a very airworthy condition.  I asked what it was doing there.  I was told that the aircraft had over the years had gotten a lot of modifications and Mr. Collins did not want any liability if he sold it as flying.  The aircraft was parted out and I'm sure there are pieces of it still flying.

Unfortunately, I never met Mr. Collins, only his plane.

[Seth]

https://airfactsjournal.com/2013/04/the-perfect-copilot-of-many-years/

A fantastic article Richard wrote about his wife when she passed away in 2013.  I must have missed it then.  Very poignant.

-Seth

[DXB]

   I never met him, but his talent for sharing a lifetime of experience continues to influence my development as a pilot.

[carusoam]

Prayers and Thank You, Mr. Collins!

Best rgeards,

-a-

[PTK]

Rest in peace Mr. Collins.

[Jeff_S]

I used the Sporty’s course to train for my IFR rating, and I always felt like Dick was one of my CFIs. I still looked forward to every new article from him in Air Facts. I will miss his candor and viewpoints on the industry. Gonna go shed a tear now...

[BKlott]

Another member of the greatest generation of General Aviation Pilots has left us. It is like the end of an era. He will be missed...

[Danb]

On 4/30/2018 at 12:23 PM, Seth said:

https://airfactsjournal.com/2013/04/the-perfect-copilot-of-many-years/

A fantastic article Richard wrote about his wife when she passed away in 2013.  I must have missed it then.  Very poignant.

-Seth

Awesome article on his wife, truly the way a partnership should be. 

[Oscar Avalle]

I watched most of his videos over and over again. I remember sitting in the airport of La Paz, Bolivia, watching his instrument flying videos. He made me feel that there is some much to learn, but that I could do it... It is a sad day, but at least he is now with Ann his perfect copilot.

[bradp]

He always made me feel like “I can do this” when I would watch his videos during training  .  Such a nice down to earth straight shooting personality.  

[John Mininger]

I remember hearing about, not reading but hearing about, a piece that he wrote on the Global Swift that was not very complementary. Does anyone remember anything about that, or know where one might find that article?

RIP Mr. Collins.

[BKlott]

On 5/7/2018 at 6:44 AM, John Mininger said:

I remember hearing about, not reading but hearing about, a piece that he wrote on the Global Swift that was not very complementary. Does anyone remember anything about that, or know where one might find that article?

RIP Mr. Collins.

Look for the February 1999 issue of Flying Magazine. I believe that Richard’s On Top column is what you are looking for.