C. Lee Merritt (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
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
Altitude in horizontal flight
Performance
11 612.88 m
Date
16 Feb 1980
Course / Location
Jefferson County Airport, CO (USA)
Claimant
C. Lee Merritt (USA)
Type of engine
TIO-541
Aircraft
Baron A-56TC
Aircraft manufacturer
Beechcraft
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Lycoming