Welcome to a new season of the award-winning Hill Country Authors Podcast, sponsored by Stoney Creek Publishing. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with authors who live in and writes up the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, Tom Fox interviews David Dale, a retired Air Force officer and current Southwest Airlines pilot.
Dale shares his fascinating journey from his 20-year tenure in the Air Force to his 21-year career as a pilot at Southwest Airlines. He discusses his new book ‘Aviation Therapy – Stories of Perseverance and Personal Growth,’ for October release, which started as a collection of flying stories and evolved into a memoir encompassing his military career, personal experiences, and family life. Dale recounts significant moments in his aviation journey, including missions during the Mogadishu operation, Desert Storm, and being airborne on September 11, 2001. Dale also explores his passion for flying from a young age, the impact of aviation on his personal growth, and his dedication to inspiring the next generation of pilots. The interview concludes with Dale sharing insights into his writing process and his collaboration with Stoney Creek Publishing on the release of his book.
Key highlights:
- David Dale’s Journey in Aviation
- The Story Behind Aviation Therapy
- The Impact of 9/11
- Lessons from the Skies
- Inspiring the Next Generation
Resources:
Pre-Order Aviation Therapy – Stories of Perseverance and Personal Growth on:
Follow David Dale on:
Stoney Creek Publishing Profile
Website: PilotDavidDale.com
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Tom Fox
One reply on “Hill Country Authors Podcast – Aviation Therapy: From the Air Force to Southwest Airlines with David Dale”
Love this Dave! You have stories to tell!