George B. Moffat Jr.
George B. Moffat Jr. (born 1927) is an American author, twice 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 competition pilot as of 2008. Before competing in sailplanes, he compiled a winning record in International 14 foot Dinghy racing and is still an active sailor.
George Moffat Jr. | |
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| Born | 1927 |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Two time "Open Class" World Gliding Champion |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Soaring and Teaching |
Moffat was the first pilot ever to win the Open Class title twice in the World Gliding Championships, has won five U.S. National championships, and is one of only two pilots to have won the U.S. national title in all three glider competition classes (Open, Standard and 15-meter). A holder of the Lillienthal Medal, the highest award in gliding, he has flown competitively in over eight countries.