Steve Fossett (USA)

Status 
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed around the world, non-stop and non-refuelled
Performance 
550,78 km/h
Date 
03 Mar 2005
Course / Location 
Salina, KS (USA) - Salina, KS (USA)
Claimant 
Steve Fossett (USA)
Type of engine 
FJ44
Aircraft 
M311
Aircraft manufacturer 
Scaled Composites
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Williams