James J. Giordano (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1c (Landplanes: take off weight 1000 to 1750 kg)
Group 
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
284,09 km/h
Date 
18 Dec 2003
Course / Location 
Beaumont, TX (USA) - Pensacola, FL (USA)
Claimant 
James J. Giordano (USA)
Crew 
J. Steven RAYBURN
Type of engine 
IO-470
Aircraft 
Navion L-17B
Aircraft manufacturer 
Ryan
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Continental