Philander P. Claxton Iii (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1e (Landplanes: take off weight 3 000 to 6 000 kg)
Group
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record
Speed around the world, Eastbound
Performance
353,57 km/h
Date
09 Nov 1977
Course / Location
Los Angeles, CA (USA) and return (via Peoria, Gander, Frankfurt, Teheran, Madras, Koto Kinibalu, Wake Island, Guam, Kwajalein Island, Honolulu)
Claimant
Philander P. Claxton Iii (USA)
Crew
John L. CINK
Type of engine
IO-540
Aircraft
PA-60-601P Aerostar
Aircraft manufacturer
Piper
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Lycoming
