James O. Gross (USA)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1 (Landplanes)
Type of record 
Speed over a Commercial Airline Route
Performance 
919,43 km/h
Date 
02 Apr 1998
Course / Location 
Chicago, IL (USA) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant 
James O. Gross (USA)
Crew 
Dennis B. WALSH (USA), Andrew R. TUSON (USA)
Type of engine 
CF6-80
Aircraft 
MD-11
Aircraft manufacturer 
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
G E