Philander P. Claxton Iii (USA)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
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
