George B. Moffat, Jr.

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George B. Moffat, Jr is an author, two-time world champion glider pilot, and a member of the U.S. Soaring Hall of Fame. He began flying airplanes in 1953, gliders in 1959, entered his first national soaring competition in 1962, and was still an active pilot as of 2004. He lives in Marion, Massachusetts.

Contents 1 World Glider Records 2 Championships 2.1 World Championships 2.2 International Championships 3 Other Flying Accomplishments 4 Books Authored

[edit] World Glider Records

• Single-place glider
  • Speed over a triangular course of 100 km: 128.38 km/h, 16 August 1962, El Mirage Dry Lake, Schreder HP-8
  • Speed over a triangular course of 300 km: 108.12 km/h, 19 August 1962, El Mirage Dry Lake, Schreder HP-8
  • Speed over a triangular course of 300 km: 119.87 km/h, 06 August 1964, Odessa, Texas, Schreder HP-8

Source: Fédération Aéronautique Internationale[1]

[edit] Championships

[edit] World Championships

• 1970 Marfa, Texas, Open Class, Schempp-Hirth Nimbus
• 1974 Waikerie, South Australia, Open Class, Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2

[edit] International Championships

• 1975 Smirnoff Transcontinental Derby, Eiri-Avion PIK-20
• 1977 European Championships, 15 meter class, Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus

[edit] Other Flying Accomplishments

• Lilienthal Medal 1977
• FAI Challenge Cup 1970, 1974
• Exceptional Service Award 1999
• Exceptional Achievement Award 1966, 1970, 1973
• Barnaby Lecture 2001
• du Pont Trophy 1969, 1973, 1982
• Stroukoff Trophy 1966, 1982
• Standard Class Trophy 1970
• Schreder 15-Meter Trophy 1978
• FAI Diamond #44 (Int #449) 1965

Source: Soaring Hall of Fame[2]

[edit] Books Authored

• 1975, Winning on the Wind
• 2005, Winning II: new perspectives, Julian, PA: Knauff & Grove. ISBN 0-9704254-4-9