1. Marfa, Texas 1970 The first World Soaring Contest in the USA

8. Mount Livermore 8,350’ msl Mount Livermore 8,350’ msl

23. “The Sun Ship Game” a film by Robert Drew, 1969

24. The “Sun Ship Game” - the 1969 US Nationals at Marfa George Moffat’s Cirrus “B” with extended wings

28. George Moffat George Moffat was a sailboat racer at international level in the 1950's before he began flying sailplanes for records and competition in the 1960’s – the “Golden Age” of high-performance soaring. George Moffat was a sailboat racer at international level in the 1950's before he began flying sailplanes for records and competition in the 1960’s – the “Golden Age” of high-performance soaring. He has been US National Soaring Champion in all three classes, and was World Open Class Champion in 1970 and 1974. He has been US National Soaring Champion in all three classes, and was World Open Class Champion in 1970 and 1974. George's recent book “Winning II” is the new Bible for serious soaring pilots. George's recent book “Winning II” is the new Bible for serious soaring pilots.

31. Burt & Kathie Compton Marfa Gliders, west Texas www.FLYGLIDERS.com 800-667-9464