Ruth Nichols (USA)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C (Aviation with engine)
Category 
Female
Type of record 
Altitude
Performance 
8 761 m
Date 
06 Mar 1931
Course / Location 
Jersey City Airport, NJ (USA)
Claimant 
Ruth Nichols (USA)
Type of engine 
R-1340 Wasp
Aircraft 
Vega
Aircraft manufacturer 
Lockheed
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney