Dale pushes the boundaries of his abilities while sitting in his wheelchair. In doing so, he pushes his audiences to a deeper understanding of their own abilities. He is a natural entertainer with his quick wit and audience participation. He has the rare talent being able to take his audience on a “…as if I was there” journey, exposing the raw emotions of the human spirit.
Once a Commercial Pilot and Aircraft Engineer, Dale’s life took a rapid diversion in December 2002 after a motorbike accident left him a paraplegic.
The experiences that Dale has encountered during his new life in a wheelchair have forced him to think outside the square, regain the confidence to participate and reach out to seize the opportunities around him.
Dale grew up on a fruit property on the River Murray in South Australia. He obtained his private pilots license in 1993 when he was 17. He is a patriotic Australian, joining the Army as a soldier after finishing high school. After leaving the army he studied and gained his qualifications as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer. He then followed his dream of becoming an airline captain after gaining his commercial pilot’s license. He has flown over 2000hrs across Australia in all types of aircraft and is a qualified skydiver. He has also owned and operated his own twin engine aircraft. Since his accident Dale has mentored many young pilots and has volunteered his experience to youth as a commanding officer within the SA Air Cadets organisation.
After Dale’s accident, with no sensation or movement from his waist down, he spent 69 days in hospital, holding the record for the shortest paraplegic hospital stay. 7 days later, he was working full time as an Operations Manager with an Aircraft Charter company at Adelaide Airport. This provided him with beneficial business management experience and kept his mind focused on the more positive side of life.
Dale is currently the first Paraplegic Skydriver in Australia, overcoming huge odds, he gives meaning to the term "I can't walk but I can fly"
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"I can't walk, but I can fly"