Donald P. Taylor (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1b (Landplanes: take off weight 500 to 1000 kg)
Group 
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
278,3 km/h
Date 
28 Apr 1979
Course / Location 
Los Angeles, CA (USA) - Las Vegas, NV (USA) and return
Claimant 
Donald P. Taylor (USA)
Type of engine 
O-360
Aircraft 
T-18
Aircraft manufacturer 
Thorp
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Continental