David Dale is a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel, previously serving as an instructor/evaluator in both the KC-10 and Gulfstream G-V (military C-37A). He completed his 20-year career as Squadron Commander of the 310th Airlift Squadron in Tampa, Florida, from 2002-2004. He is the author of an aviation memoir, Aviation Therapy - Stories of Perseverance and Personal Growth from the Cockpit and guest contributor to Plane & Pilot magazine and Avgeekery.com. David is currently a captain for Southwest Airlines and lives in the Texas Hill Country.
