If you want one you may be too late already (RobL - Learjet production being stopped)

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If you want one you may be too late already (RobL - Learjet production being stopped)#1826762

By Flyin'Dutch' - Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:47 am

Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:47 am #1826762

An icon disappearing from the list of desireable aeroplanes:

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/bus ... roduction/

I suspect people rather travel a few minutes longer in comfort than quicker but more cramped.

Frank Voeten
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Re: If you want one you may be too late already (RobL - Learjet production being stopped)#1826764

By Josh - Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:06 am

Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:06 am #1826764

There are plenty available second hand still, and they’re providing parts and service still.

Most fun flying job I had was the mighty Learjet - fond memories of London asking for best rate, then when we gave them 7000fpm asking us to dial it back again. Same wing that would get you off the ground at 115kts would take you to FL510, and engines ludicrously oversized for the jet.

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I work for the company, but hey, don't let that fool you. I'm really an OK guy...

Re: If you want one you may be too late already (RobL - Learjet production being stopped)#1826782

By Hooligan - Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:04 am

Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:04 am #1826782

Once saw a Lear 25 at Heathrow held low after lift off, then go into a very steep climb - not up to Lightning standards maybe, but...

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Re: If you want one you may be too late already (RobL - Learjet production being stopped)#1826817

By Paul_Sengupta - Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:37 pm

Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:37 pm #1826817

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Re: If you want one you may be too late already (RobL - Learjet production being stopped)#1826821

By Flyingfemme - Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:07 pm

Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:07 pm #1826821

The word will never die; "Learjet" means business jet to millions of people. Nobody knows (or cares) what a Citation is, but say Learjet and everyone knows what you mean. Well done, Bill.

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I intend to live forever.... so far, so good.

Re: If you want one you may be too late already (RobL - Learjet production being stopped)#1826884

By Iceman - Tue Feb 16, 2021 6:48 pm

Tue Feb 16, 2021 6:48 pm #1826884

The Learjet 45 was my dream machine at one point. Just chatting with a friend who flies the Global who said that he’d get me on an empty sector one of these days.

Iceman

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You are still dangerous! You can be my wingman anytime.

Re: If you want one you may be too late already (RobL - Learjet production being stopped)#1826912

By AndyR - Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:47 pm

Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:47 pm #1826912

I was lucky enough to ride along on a transit flight on a Lear 45 from Farnborough to Bournemouth a few years ago. Perched between and slightly behind the pilots seats (read clinging on for dear life on the take off roll

), it was an amazing 17 minutes airborne.

Cool aeroplane.

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Imagine what you might try if you thought you could not fail...

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Re: If you want one you may be too late already (RobL - Learjet production being stopped)#1826913

By Iceman - Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:51 pm

Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:51 pm #1826913

I had a similar experience with the pilot to whom I was referring above on a Citation Excel flight from Blackbushe to Bournemouth, reaching 8000 ft in the cruise via SAM. Like you, I was hanging on just behind the crew

.

Iceman

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You are still dangerous! You can be my wingman anytime.

Re: If you want one you may be too late already (RobL - Learjet production being stopped)#1827125

By CloudHound - Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:05 pm

Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:05 pm #1827125

One of the first LearJet 23s to take off from MAN in the late 1960s didn't listen attentively to his departure clearance.

I happened to be there as a schoolboy plane spotter and watched in amazement as it climbed straight ahead to FL230, which it reached whilst still in view from the end of the runway.

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Re: If you want one you may be too late already (RobL - Learjet production being stopped)#1827192

By Hooligan - Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:30 am

Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:30 am #1827192

Shame it didn't make it to 60 years, though I'm not sure how much the latest production aircraft have in common with the Lear Jet 23...

Saw a 35 in the Biggin circuit recently, first I've seen with tip tanks rather than being adorned with various aerodynamic protuberances in a long time.

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