Our Team

Meet the High Adventure team - a group of professionals passionate about sharing their love of flying with you!

David Wainwright

Owner, Chief Flight Instructor & Tandem Pilot

David is the owner of High Adventure and a SAFA licenced Chief Flight Instructor with over 15 years flying experience.

Known globally for his patient, cool, calm and collected demeanour, Dave is considered one of Australia’s most highly regarded instructors and tandem pilots.

Dave is recognised nationally and globally for his paragliding and paramotoring skills and expertise.

  • 2024 1st FAI World Paramotor Endurance Championships - 9th
  • 2018 Australian Paramotor Championship - Bronze medal
  • 2018 FAI World Paramotoring Championships Thailand - Bronze medal
  • Asia Oceana Paramotor Championship Thailand 2017 – 4th
  • European Paramotoring Championships 2017 – 7th
  • Australian Paramotor Championships 2016 - Winner
  • 2016 Icarus Trophy Paramotoring Race - Winner
  • Australian Paramotoring Championships 2015 - Winner
  • 2015 Icarus Trophy Paramotoring Race - Winner
  • 2014 Australian Paragliding Team
  • National Sports Class Champion 2014 - Winner
  • Bright Open 2014 - Sports Class Winner
  • Member of the Australian Paragliding Team competing in Bulgaria 2013
  • National Sports Class Champion 2013 - Winner
  • Canungra Cup 2013 - Sports Class Winner
  • USA Nationals 2012 (Rat Race USA) - Sports Class Winner

Aidan Stephens

Tandem Pilot

Aidan began paragliding at a young age and qualified as a pilot in 2009 at the age of 16. His passion for the sport led him to High Adventure where he completed his instructor apprenticeship.

Now a certified CFI instructor and tandem pilot, Aidan loves the opportunity to meet new people and share the incredible experience of paragliding.

Nikki Callan

Operations Manager

With a love of all things planning and organisation, and a knack for finance and website design, Nikki keeps things running smoothly at High Adventure!

As a keen paraglider herself, Nikki also enjoys meeting our students, and sometimes even joins them in the sky!

Sophie

Chief Morale Officer

Sophie is High Adventure's resident pup! She's always around with her wagging tail and calming energy. She loves a good belly rub, interacting with our students (especially when they share their food!) and she's sure to brighten up your day.