Sky’s The Limit – The Story of the Learjet

February 07, 2024  •  EPISODE 208

In this episode of ScienceLIVE, Roger Billings recounts an inspiring story of his mentor, Bill Lear, who was himself mentored by Thomas Edison. Lear’s journey to invent the Learjet involved immense hard work, perseverance, and innovation to overcome numerous challenges. 

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12 Comments

  1. Juliann
    Juliann on March 6, 2025 at 2:36 pm

    We want R-51 backkk!

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  2. Jada Moore
    Jada Moore on January 22, 2025 at 8:14 pm

    How cool. My dad said he wished he had been a Learjet Pilot.

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  3. Nylah McMillan
    Nylah McMillan on January 13, 2025 at 10:11 pm

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 51!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We need you back!!!

    Reply
  4. Bethany Jackson
    Bethany Jackson on January 9, 2025 at 6:30 pm

    I think it is so cool how aircrafts have advanced and how strong they truly are. The Learjet sure was fun to learn about.

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  5. David Jacobs
    David Jacobs on January 6, 2025 at 6:44 pm

    better than boeing

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  6. Max McCall
    Max McCall on October 28, 2024 at 1:30 pm

    how cool Bill Lear saw something in Dr B to invent something really awesome

    Reply
  7. Sherif Ray
    Sherif Ray on October 22, 2024 at 2:11 pm

    The wings of the Learjet are very strong to not break.

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  8. Alina
    Alina on October 17, 2024 at 7:10 pm

    YES 51

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  9. Elexi Harris
    Elexi Harris on October 5, 2024 at 3:03 pm

    Wow, I had no idea how strong the wings of a Learjet are. No wonder they are used in the military.

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  10. Nicholas Mcnutt
    Nicholas Mcnutt on September 28, 2024 at 5:19 pm

    Yes bring 51 back

    Reply
  11. ezra
    ezra on September 27, 2024 at 9:58 pm

    that was so cool.

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  12. Jahden Henry
    Jahden Henry on September 26, 2024 at 4:24 pm

    yes 51

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