Joseph J. Ritchie (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 
880,01 km/h
Date 
06 Feb 2003
Course / Location 
San Diego, CA (USA) - Charleston, SC (USA)
Claimant 
Joseph J. Ritchie (USA)
Crew 
Steve FOSSETT
Type of engine 
PT6A
Aircraft 
P-180 Avanti
Aircraft manufacturer 
Piaggio
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney Canada