John Dickenson b. 1 January 1934

Also known as John Wallace Dickenson
  • Designer (Industrial / Product Designer)
Dickenson was one of the early designers of the hang-glider. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, he filed for a preliminary patent for an "improved gliding apparatus" but did not proceed with registration. Working with Bill Moyes, his designs were flown from 1968. One of his hang-gliders is in the Powerhouse Museum collection. He was awarded the Gold Air Medal from the Federation Aeronautique Internationale in 2012.
Tags: aeronautics, industrial design, glider, hand-gliding
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associate of
Bill Bennett
Designer
associate of
Rod Fuller
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Fuller was a test pilot assisting Dickenson
associate of
Bill Moyes OAM
1934
Designer (Industrial / Product Designer)

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  • electrical technician -
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  • aeronautics
  • industrial design
  • glider
  • hand-gliding
Alternative names
  • John Wallace Dickenson
Trainings
  • radio and electronics certificate, - Sydney Technical College, Sydney, NSW
  • Psychology, B.A., - Macquarie University, NSW
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