Michael W. Melvill (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1e (Landplanes: take off weight 3 000 to 6 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Altitude
Performance
19 277 m
Date
25 Oct 2000
Course / Location
Mojave, CA (USA)
Claimant
Michael W. Melvill (USA)
Crew
Robert J. WALDMILLER
Type of engine
FJ44
Aircraft
Scaled 281 Proteus
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Williams