James Buchanan

Status 
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1c (Landplanes: take off weight 1000 to 1750 kg)
Group 
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
243,09 km/h
Date 
11 Feb 1985
Course / Location 
Bournemouth (United Kingdom) - Guernsey (United Kingdom)
Claimant 
James Buchanan
Type of engine 
O-470
Aircraft 
C182
Aircraft manufacturer 
Cessna
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Continental