Background
V, Dunning Idle was born on July 29, 1959 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Dunning IV and Mary Granger (Chapin) I.
V, Dunning Idle was born on July 29, 1959 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Dunning IV and Mary Granger (Chapin) I.
Bachelor of Science in Astronomical Engineering, United States Air Force Academy, 1982; Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Southern California, Los Angeles, 1984; Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering, University Texas, 1989.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1982; advanced through grades to captain, United States Air Force, 1989; branch chief, United States Air Force Space Division/YOM, El Segundo, California, 1982-1985; branch chief, Weapons Laboratory, Albuquerque, 1989-1991; branch chief, Phillips Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, since 1991. Mission specialist pilot FL500 High Altitude Soaring Project, 1985-1988.
Co-director Tomasita Elementary School Stargazer's Young Astronauts Club, since 1991. Member Planetary Society.
Married Lynda Ann Espinoza, April 1, 1989.