George B. Moffat Jr. (1927 – June 20, 2024) was an American author, twice world champion glider pilot, and a member of the U.S.
Aside from winning several Nationals dating from 1969, and setting three triangle speed records, he won the world title in 1970 and 1974.
[1] After only a few days to become acquainted with the prototype Schempp-Hirth Nimbus he flew it in the 1970 World Gliding Championships at Marfa, Texas.
He had to modify the aircraft's cockpit to fit in, and became the first person to sample its spin characteristics when, in mid-competition, the glider departed from a steep turn into autorotation.
While considering bailing out, he remembered that the spin of the similar Akaflieg Darmstadt D36 could be tamed by rocking the stick back and forth violently.