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    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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    19 Comments

    1. Edan Langston
      Edan Langston on March 31, 2025 at 6:19 pm

      Hard work always pays off

      Reply
    2. Jasper
      Jasper on March 28, 2025 at 4:44 pm

      yes 51

      Reply
    3. Elisiyana Louis
      Elisiyana Louis on March 27, 2025 at 7:02 pm

      The Learjet looks so amazing, I’ve never been in a plane or a jet of any sort, but if I were to ever fly in one, I would want it to be a Learjet!!

      Reply
    4. Angel Ray
      Angel Ray on March 21, 2025 at 6:50 pm

      Were is r-51🤔

      Reply
    5. Gabriel Harrington
      Gabriel Harrington on March 21, 2025 at 2:34 pm

      The Learjet looks so cool! I wish I could have been in it while it was flying…

      Reply
    6. Jett Krauskop
      Jett Krauskop on March 16, 2025 at 4:30 pm

      Your mentor was quite the person

      Reply
    7. Menna omran
      Menna omran on March 15, 2025 at 2:19 am

      we miss r-51

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

      We want R-51 backkk!

      Reply
    9. 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.

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

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

      Reply
    11. 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.

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

      better than boeing

      Reply
    13. 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
    14. Sherif Ray
      Sherif Ray on October 22, 2024 at 2:11 pm

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

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

      YES 51

      Reply
    16. 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.

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

      Yes bring 51 back

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

      that was so cool.

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

      yes 51

      Reply

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