Peter K. Gluckmann (USA)

Status 
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group 
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record 
Speed around the world, Eastbound
Performance 
53,76 km/h
Date 
20 Sep 1959
Course / Location 
San Francisco, CA (USA) and return (via San Juan, Lisboa, Cairo, New Delhi, Manila, Tokyo, Honolulu)
Claimant 
Peter K. Gluckmann (USA)
Type of engine 
IO-470
Aircraft 
Meyers 200 A
Aircraft manufacturer 
Meyers
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Continental