Mike Collins, AOPA technical editor and director of business development, died at age 59 on February 25, 2021. He was an integral part of the AOPA Media team for nearly 30 years, and held many key editorial roles at AOPA Pilot, Flight Training, and AOPA Online. He was a gifted writer, editor, photographer, audio storyteller, and videographer, and was an instrument-rated pilot and drone pilot.
Mike Collins leaves a legacy of contributions to AOPA and the aviation industry. Read more about Mike's legacy in the May 2021 AOPA Pilot article, "In memoriam: Beloved editor succumbs to COVID-19."