Steve Fossett (USA)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed around the world, non-stop and non-refuelled
Performance
550,78 km/h
Date
03 Mar 2005
Course / Location
Salina, KS (USA) - Salina, KS (USA)
Claimant
Steve Fossett (USA)
Type of engine
FJ44
Aircraft
M311
Aircraft manufacturer
Scaled Composites
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Williams