John Dickenson b. 1934

  • 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.
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