American Salesman, May 1st, 2004
One of the most amazing small aircraft is the Lear Jet. It was created by Bill Lear who was an inventor, aviator and business leader. Lear held more than 150 patents, including those for the automatic pilot, car radio and the eight track tape. (You can't win them all!) In the 1950s he sensed the need and potential for a small corporate jet. It took him several years to turn his dream into reality but in 1963 the first Lear Jet made its maiden voyage and in 1964 he delivered his first jet to a client. Bill Lear's success was immediate and rapid as he quickly sold many aircraft.
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