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William (Bill) Lear, the creator of the well known Learjet was more than just an aviation manufacturer, he was a world-renowned inventor. During his time, he had over one hundred patents to his credit, most notably the eight track tape player and the car stereo! By age 47, he had won the Collier Trophy award for his invention of the first autopilot known as the F5. Although he was not an aeronautical engineer, his ultimate dream was to design and build a jet aircraft suitable for business travel. 
William Lear