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

Marfa, Texas 1970 The first World Soaring Contest in the USA. Mount Livermore 8,350’ msl. “The Sun Ship Game” a film by Robert Drew, 1969. The “Sun Ship Game” - the 1969 US Nationals at Marfa. George Moffat’s Cirrus “B” with extended wings. George Moffat.

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

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  1. Marfa, Texas1970The first World Soaring Contest in the USA

  2. Mount Livermore 8,350’ msl

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

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

  5. 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. • 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.

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

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