Joseph J. Ritchie (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1e (Landplanes: take off weight 3 000 to 6 000 kg)
Group
2: turboprop
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
880,01 km/h
Date
06 Feb 2003
Course / Location
San Diego, CA (USA) - Charleston, SC (USA)
Claimant
Joseph J. Ritchie (USA)
Crew
Steve FOSSETT
Type of engine
PT6A
Aircraft
P-180 Avanti
Aircraft manufacturer
Piaggio
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney Canada
