James "Jimmy" Jr. Jenkins (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1b (Landplanes: take off weight 500 to 1000 kg)
Group 
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
227,11 km/h
Date 
19 Dec 1983
Course / Location 
New Orleans, LA (USA) - Nashville, TN (USA)
Claimant 
James "Jimmy" Jr. Jenkins (USA)
Crew 
SEAGO Les (USA)
Type of engine 
O-320
Aircraft 
C172
Aircraft manufacturer 
Cessna
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Continental