John Lear - Top Talent

Episode 70: Top Talent 

Michael welcomed John Lear to the program, James Fetzer was the special co-host. John is the son of William P. Lear, designer of the Lear Jet executive aircraft, the 8-track stereo, and founder of Lear Inc. (now Lear-Siegler Corp., a large defense contractor). He wrote extensively about airplanes and other subjects and was Middle East correspondent for “Combat Illustrated” between 1975 and 1977 while stationed in Lebanon with a cargo airline. Mr. Lear retired in 2001 having flown over 150 different types of aircraft and as an airline pilot having flown over 19,500 hours in 60 countries for 25 different airlines. *Second half* Calls are taken and things get turned upside down. @michaeldecon @YukNassty_ @TheGarageBand Michaeldecon.com