Peter K. Gluckmann (USA)
Status
ratified - superseded since approved
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 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