R. W. "Buzz" Kaplan (USA)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group
2: turboprop
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
347,09 km/h
Date
13 May 1996
Course / Location
Vagar, Faeroe islands (Denmark) - Reykjavik (Iceland)
Claimant
R. W. "Buzz" Kaplan (USA)
Crew
James P. Hanson (USA)
Type of engine
PT6A
Aircraft
C208 Caravan
Aircraft manufacturer
Cessna
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney Canada