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IN MEMORIAM |
Beloved editor
succumbs to
COVID-19
Mike Collins leaves a legacy of
contributions to aviation, AOPA
MIKE COLLINS, AOPA technical editor and director of business development, passed away
February 25 from COVID-19. He was an integral
part of the AOPA Media team for nearly 30 years.
He was 59.
Mike was a photojournalism graduate of
Western Kentucky University; co-founded The
Southern Aviator; and held many key editorial
roles at AOPA Pilot, Flight Training, and AOPA
Online. He was a gifted writer, photographer,
and an instrument-rated pilot and drone pilot.
One of his most memorable stories was a 25-day
flight around the world in 2013 with Mike Laver
in Laver's Mitsubishi MU-2.
Mike was well known in the aviation industry-and widely admired for his big grin and
helpful attitude. When tasked with helping the
average aircraft owner to understand the emerging ADS-B mandate, Mike, as usual, dove into the
topic and soon became an industry expert on the
subject, writing dozens of stories and speaking
at events.
" Mike's always positive and helpful attitude
opened many doors for him and gained him great
respect here at AOPA and around the industry, "
said AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker. " All
of us in aviation have suffered a loss with his
untimely passing. "
Mike is survived by his wife, Janette, a member of the AOPA Pilot Information Center, and his
children Jennifer, Matthew, and Bridget.
" Words cannot convey the grief we feel with
the passing of our friend and colleague, " said
Tom Haines, AOPA vice president of Media,
Communications, and Outreach, and editor in chief.
" Anyone who has ever read a story in our magazines
or our email newsletters has benefited from Mike's
expertise. He and Janette are a part of our family
here at AOPA. His passion for knowledge and educating will be missed for years to come. "
Memorial donations are appreciated to
Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp. (kentuckysteam.
org); the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson
County (awsjc.org); the AOPA Foundation
(aopafoundation.org), or the charity of your
choice. If you're able, donate blood or platelets
in his honor-even one pint makes a difference
(Mike regularly donated).
For more on Mike Collins's life and legacy,
please read AOPA's stories online.
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