James O. Gross (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1 (Landplanes)
Type of record 
Speed over a Commercial Airline Route
Performance 
789,27 km/h
Date 
12 Dec 1997
Course / Location 
Chicago, IL (USA) - Raleigh, NC (USA)
Claimant 
James O. Gross (USA)
Type of engine 
JT8D
Aircraft 
MD-82
Aircraft manufacturer 
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney