Leslie K. Smith (AUS)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
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 
279,72 km/h
Date 
24 Nov 1972
Course / Location 
Perth, WA (Australia) - Melbourne, VIC (Australia)
Claimant 
Leslie K. Smith (AUS)
Type of engine 
IO-540
Aircraft 
PA-24-260 Comanche B
Aircraft manufacturer 
Piper
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Lycoming