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begins several decades ago when James D. Raisbeck left the United States Air Force to pursue a career in airplane design.
After graduating in Aeronautical Engineering from Purdue University, Raisbeck joined The Boeing Airplane Company in 1961 as a Research Aerodynamicist.
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Boeing 707 prototype with blown flaps |
Raisbeck and other Boeing Engineers designed an internally blown trailing edge flap system that enabled the 707 to fly at speeds as slow as 60 kts.  |
Boeing 727 with Stage 3 System |
In 1996, the Raisbeck Commercial Air Group completed recertification of Boeing 727s to meet Stage 3 noise limits without weight and performance penalties. |
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Cessna 421 with Fowler Flaps |
In 1969, as Robertson Aircraft President and Chief Engineer, Raisbeck and a team of engineers completed Robertson STOL designs and certifications including the R/STOL Twin Comanche and Cessna 400 Fowler Flap System. |
Boeing 737 Hardened Cockpit Security System |
In 2001, two weeks after the 9/11 tragedy, Alaska Airlines began installing Raisbeck's prototype Hardened Cockpit Security System on its 737 fleet. In March 2002, Raisbeck turned over its flight deck security business and customers to Boeing. |
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Mark II and IV-equipped Learjets |
In 1973, Raisbeck Engineering, Inc. was founded. Early innovations for the Learjet family include the Mark II and Mark IV Wings, now standard technology on all Learjet Century III and Softflite versions. |
A320 Overhead Bin Enlargement Kits |
September 2001 marked the first in-service date for Raisbeck's A320 Family Overhead Bin Door Enlargement Kits, doubling carry-on capacity by allowing standard roller bags to be stowed transversely in the bins. |
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Sabreliner with America's first supercritical wing |
In 1976, Rockwell asked Raisbeck to redesign its Sabreliner series. The resulting model 65 has Raisbeck-designed Supercritical Wings, also retrofitted to Sabreliner models 60 and 80. |
ZR LITE technology for 31/35/36 Learjets |
In 2004, Raisbeck introduced ZR LITE technology, the only way for 35/36 Learjets to fly higher, faster and farther from more airports while saving 10% or more on block fuel. |
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King Air Performance Systems |
Since 1981, Raisbeck’s team has continuously addressed the entire Beechcraft King Air family to improve its productivity, performance and usefulness. |
Research & Development continues |
Today the Raisbeck team continues to discover ways to improve the productivity, performance and safety of business, corporate and commercial aircraft. |
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Learjet 35 with Aft Fuselage Locker |
In 1994, Raisbeck introduced the Aft Fuselage Locker for 31/35/36 Learjets, carrying up to 11 cu. ft. and 300 lbs cargo with easy external access to the watertight locker. [Continued top of right column.] |
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