James F. Nields (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1d (Landplanes: take off weight 1750 to 3000 kg)
Group
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
351,43 km/h
Date
08 Jun 1968
Course / Location
Gander, NF (Canada) - Santa Maria, Azores (Portugal)
Claimant
James F. Nields (USA)
Type of engine
IO-470
Aircraft
Baron C-55
Aircraft manufacturer
Beechcraft
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Continental