Thank you for the great article on our speed records (NewsWire, Jun. 23)! Just a couple of minor corrections:Dave Riggs holds Helo and Piston records while I hold a Piston record.The biggest reason that our speed from KPHX to KLAX was so much slower was because we were experiencing a fuel transfer problem, which forced us to slow down and conserve fuel. A little nail biting on the way (which is tough while wearing a flight helmet), but we made it! Both trips are officially new speed records in this category of aircraft on this route.We are also grateful of the help we received from ATC along the way. They helped us get direct to and from KPHX!Thanks again for sharing our adventure!Jeff Acord
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