Donald T. Holmes (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1f (Landplanes: take off weight 6 000 to 9 000 kg)
Group
2: turboprop
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
533,16 km/h
Date
18 Dec 1985
Course / Location
Gander, NF (Canada) - Ankara (Turkey)
Claimant
Donald T. Holmes (USA)
Crew
Erdogan MENEKSE (USA)
Type of engine
PT6A
Aircraft
PA-42-720 Cheyenne IIIA
Aircraft manufacturer
Piper
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney Canada