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Originally Posted by Joeaksa
Oops, it was serial number 15 that's in Pima. I flew this bird with Louise Timken, of Timken bearings. Friend of Amelia Erhart and the first woman typed in a Lear, she was a hoot to fly with. Learjet wanted a experienced captain to fly with her and I was the only one crazy enough to do it, so I got the nod! She was in her 80's when I flew with her and it was fun to watch but she did everything fine, just needed lots of help in case there was an emergency. Loads of fun...
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wow, joe! cool story! flying an early lear with an 80-year old woman. good for you..bet she had a blast. what a privilege..i would've done it, too.
bet you and i would have had fun together flying an early lear..god i miss them. it's been so long now that when i walk up to the big lear cockpit poster on my wall and look at the switches and buttons..i have difficulty remembering what did what.
you ever get a chance to 'ferry one' for some reason and are current, holler at me..i'm several years out of currency, but i'm sure i could handle being an sic again..daddy!
'ol ryan will easily defer to your currency and experience.