Francis X. Sommer (USA)
Status
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1d (Landplanes: take off weight 1750 to 3000 kg)
Group
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
291,38 km/h
Date
19 May 1967
Course / Location
New York, NY (USA) - Paris (France)
Claimant
Francis X. Sommer (USA)
Crew
Hohn RIEGER III
Type of engine
IO-520
Aircraft
Bonanza S35
Aircraft manufacturer
Beechcraft
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Continental
