In the early 70's a French exec jet (Falcon?) sales team took the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, also President of UAE, for a short trip, in an attempt to sell the aircraft for the Royal Flight. All went well, and the Ruler disembarked, very impressed. The Sales team then asked him to watch a demonstration around the airfield of the aircraft's real capabilities. It was very light, with very little fuel and 2 crew.
The French pilot began with a stunning, climbing, hesitation roll immediately after leaving the ground, with the gear still coming in as it started.
By the time the roll was finshed the Ruler was in his car, having announced that never, ever, would he contemplate buying an aeroplane that did that.
I think I heard him mutter that he would have the local agent locked up for suggesting he should buy such a dangerous machine.