I remember reading an exciting article in the August 98 issue of FLYING: it was about a biz jet capable of cruising at 51,000' at up to 0.81Mach - just like a Big Iron. On top of that, it had a modern cockpit sporting the latest in navigation, communication and safety. What's more, its maintenance was infinetely more cost-effective than the previous models: replacing one of the front cockpit widshields was a matter of only two hours - amazing. Today, the venerable Lear 45 is still an airplane that commands respect, with its arrow-like nose, powerful engines and luxurious yet functional cabin.