I did my CP ASES, AMEL and CFI rides with Dale.
He's a great guy, even if considered tough he is fair. Know your stuff, don't try to BS your way out, think through your answers. You'll be flying with a guy who did something like 13k hours of floats in Alaska - he's looking to make sure you find a safe way out of scenarios.
Do it right and checkrides with Dale are a great learning experience.