Stirling Kennedy (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1c (Landplanes: take off weight 1000 to 1750 kg)
Group 
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
254,80 km/h
Date 
08 Dec 1961
Course / Location 
Washington, DC (USA) - Chicago, IL (USA)
Claimant 
Stirling Kennedy (USA)
Crew 
Arch Mc Ewen
Type of engine 
O-540
Aircraft 
Comanche
Aircraft manufacturer 
Piper
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Lycoming