Thomas E. Appleton (CAN)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1h (Landplanes: take off weight 12 000 to 16 000 kg)
Group
2: turboprop
Type of record
Time to climb to a height of 9 000 m
Performance
8 min 3,5 sec
Date
16 Feb 1976
Course / Location
Downsview, ON (Canada)
Claimant
Thomas E. Appleton (CAN)
Crew
W.E. PULLEN & Barry HUBARD
Type of engine
CT64-820-4
Aircraft
Canada DHC-5D Buffalo
Aircraft manufacturer
De Havilland
Aircraft engine manufacturer
G E