Georges Rikir (BEL)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1n (Landplanes: take off weight 60 000 to 80 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Distance
Performance 
5 561,48 km
Date 
22 Mar 1986
Course / Location 
Montreal (Canada) - Bruxelles (Belgium)
Claimant 
Georges Rikir (BEL)
Type of engine 
JT9D
Aircraft 
737
Aircraft manufacturer 
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney