Boeing factory tours

Horizon CRJ700 · 06-22-2008, 11:11 PM

Hello, all

Anyone know about what time/what place boeing allows factory tours?

I know that photography is not allowed, but am heading up to seattle soon and would REALLY like to know how they work!

Thanks

Ian

MarinerOne · 06-23-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Horizon CRJ700

Hello, all

Anyone know about what time/what place boeing allows factory tours?

I know that photography is not allowed, but am heading up to seattle soon and would REALLY like to know how they work!

Thanks

Ian

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Ian, it's all here!

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HOURS of OPERATION

The Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour is open 7 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closing only on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The Boeing Company reserves the right to cancel tours at any time for Boeing company business or emergencies.

TICKET INFORMATION

For reservations, call 360-756-0086 or toll free, 1-800-464-1476, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). You can also make reservations online.

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Enjoy your trip!

Horizon CRJ700 · 06-23-2008, 01:00 AM

Thanks a lot, mariner.... a little tired, so didn't know exactly where to look!

Maybe i'll bring back some pics, or not...

MarinerOne · 06-23-2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Horizon CRJ700

Thanks a lot, mariner.... a little tired, so didn't know exactly where to look!

Maybe i'll bring back some pics, or not...

...

Check this link as well ... and if in doubt, just give them a call!

Have a good time!

n1786b · 06-23-2008, 06:27 AM

Just got back from a visit. If you want to take pics, there is a lovely grassy knoll with a spectacular view of the flight line and factory. You can sit there all day I guess. If possible go during the week as I'm sure it is crowded during the weekend.

The future of flight is neat but very small and mostly made to keep you busy while waiting.

The Boeing Shop (where you will be conveniently dropped off at after the visit) is pretty good and IIRC you get a discount on one item with your admission ticket. They give you a small booklet after the tour.

The tour goes like this:

You are screened for electronic items (they do provide lockers for your stuff) then you watch a short film.

You exit out the of the theater into a bus where you are taken to the factory. You walk along the service tunnels and then take freight elevators to the observation platforms. I got to see the 747/777 and 787 lines.

The explanation and content of the tour are- well - geared for the aviation novice (like my Mom) but don't hesitate to ask questions. The guides are helpful and friendly.

If you are in SEA - you MUST go to the Museum of Flight - and be prepared to stay 4-6 hours - fantastic museum.

-n1786b

B-16707 · 06-23-2008, 12:19 PM

for $15 i only got to see the 747F line. LAME. this was august 2007

did i say LAME??

LAME. LAME.

CRASH & BURN AIRLINES · 06-23-2008, 12:55 PM

Can you pick which line tour want to see..........I'm headed up there on Aug 1?

MarinerOne · 06-23-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by B-16707

for $15 i only got to see the 747F line. LAME. this was august 2007

did i say LAME??

...

It's too bad you didn't enjoy it - but think about it - where ELSE, other than AIRBUS in France, can you see airliners being built?

You gotta appreciate the fact that, in this day and age, you even GET the opportunity to do so. Scrutiny and security HAS to be tight, because this is a VERY competitive industry, and therefore, Boeing must maintain their integrity, at least when it comes to public tours.

Remember, this is a CORPORATION, and not a government-sanctioned facility - unlike the Smithsonian-type museums in Washington D.C. and so forth. It may not be the best for aviation "enthusiasts" like ourselves, but for John Q. Public, it could be a great opportunity.

B-16707 · 06-23-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CRASH & BURN AIRLINES

Can you pick which line tour want to see..........I'm headed up there on Aug 1?

no you cant pick.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarinerOne

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It's too bad you didn't enjoy it - but think about it - where ELSE, other than AIRBUS in France, can you see airliners being built?

You gotta appreciate the fact that, in this day and age, you even GET the opportunity to do so. Scrutiny and security HAS to be tight, because this is a VERY competitive industry, and therefore, Boeing must maintain their integrity, at least when it comes to public tours.

Remember, this is a CORPORATION, and not a government-sanctioned facility - unlike the Smithsonian-type museums in Washington D.C. and so forth. It may not be the best for aviation "enthusiasts" like ourselves, but for John Q. Public, it could be a great opportunity.

yea then boeing should stop the false advertising on their website with pics like this. what 777? i didnt get to see no 777! but i understand what you said about security. i just had too high of expectations.

Roarer · 06-23-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by B-16707

When was Bill-ay there??

Horizon CRJ700 · 06-23-2008, 05:04 PM

Wonder if they let you take your camera into the observation deck... I guess no, but thanks for the tip about the grassy knoll, I hope that I can take some pictures from there... It depends on how long my friends can stand to indulge me with the tour.

n1786b · 06-23-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Horizon CRJ700

Wonder if they let you take your camera into the observation deck... I guess no, but thanks for the tip about the grassy knoll, I hope that I can take some pictures from there... It depends on how long my friends can stand to indulge me with the tour.

No they don't - no cell phones, no nuttin.

Enjoy!

- n1786b

n1786b · 06-23-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CRASH & BURN AIRLINES

Can you pick which line tour want to see..........I'm headed up there on Aug 1?

No, you can't.

- n1786b

CcrlR737pilot · 06-23-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by n1786b

Just got back from a visit. If you want to take pics, there is a lovely grassy knoll with a spectacular view of the flight line and factory. You can sit there all day I guess. If possible go during the week as I'm sure it is crowded during the weekend.

The future of flight is neat but very small and mostly made to keep you busy while waiting.

The Boeing Shop (where you will be conveniently dropped off at after the visit) is pretty good and IIRC you get a discount on one item with your admission ticket. They give you a small booklet after the tour.

The tour goes like this:

You are screened for electronic items (they do provide lockers for your stuff) then you watch a short film.

You exit out the of the theater into a bus where you are taken to the factory. You walk along the service tunnels and then take freight elevators to the observation platforms. I got to see the 747/777 and 787 lines.

The explanation and content of the tour are- well - geared for the aviation novice (like my Mom) but don't hesitate to ask questions. The guides are helpful and friendly.

If you are in SEA - you MUST go to the Museum of Flight - and be prepared to stay 4-6 hours - fantastic museum.

-n1786b

Great!!!
I will be planning a tour and going to the Museum of Flight as well. Somehow all I need is some time off and a way to get there.

Can stay at a Holiday Inn while I am there.

A Tupolev · 06-23-2008, 07:36 PM

I took the Boeing Tour in June of 2007. We got to see both the 777 and 787 assembly lines (observation deck is between both lines). My guess is they rotate the observation decks depending on what's going on in the hangers.

The reason we were told for no cameras or cell phones, is that some idiot dropped his camera from an observation deck on to the wing of a new 777. The repairs cost Boeing (or the camera owner) tens of thousands of dollars.

Roarer · 06-23-2008, 07:46 PM

All that because someone didn't put the strap round their neck

I've been guilty of that quite a lot before, but I wouldn't drop the camera!!

Horizon CRJ700 · 06-24-2008, 01:55 AM

Thats pretty stupid, to drop your camera onto the wing of the airplane.

I was sondering what the reason was, as I am sure that anything worth industrial spying on weould be done far away from the areas where the tour takes place.

Idiots need to learn how to properly secure their cameras.

mrzfxr · 07-06-2008, 01:46 AM

Some pics from the flightline-

Closest I got to flying (rental car, 08 Cadillac STS V8)-

A Tupolev · 07-06-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mrzfxr

Some pics from the flightline-

Closest I got to flying (rental car, 08 Cadillac STS V8)-

I had one of these for a rental car last year. Awesome car to drive. Did yours have the cooling system in the seats?

mrzfxr · 07-09-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by A Tupolev

I had one of these for a rental car last year. Awesome car to drive. Did yours have the cooling system in the seats?

Yeah, fun car. Was dent on gasoline too once on the highway (~24). The Northstar is great, really did the trick in the hilly roads near Mt. Rainier. It did have the cooled seats. When I got into it I accidentally put it on heat. Man, I thought I had an accident, but not involving the car

Then I turned the cooling mode on, MUCH better

06-22-2008, 11:11 PM	#1
Horizon CRJ700 Village Idiot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KRDM Posts: 677	Boeing factory tours Hello, all Anyone know about what time/what place boeing allows factory tours? I know that photography is not allowed, but am heading up to seattle soon and would REALLY like to know how they work! Thanks Ian __________________ "the first thing any country, no matter how poor it is or how war-torn, must do upon independence is buy a 747 and fly it to Heathrow".

06-23-2008, 01:00 AM	#3
Horizon CRJ700 Village Idiot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KRDM Posts: 677	Re: Boeing factory tours Thanks a lot, mariner.... a little tired, so didn't know exactly where to look! Maybe i'll bring back some pics, or not... __________________ "the first thing any country, no matter how poor it is or how war-torn, must do upon independence is buy a 747 and fly it to Heathrow".

06-23-2008, 06:27 AM	#5
n1786b DAC Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Paris, France Age: 41 Posts: 293	Re: Boeing factory tours Just got back from a visit. If you want to take pics, there is a lovely grassy knoll with a spectacular view of the flight line and factory. You can sit there all day I guess. If possible go during the week as I'm sure it is crowded during the weekend. The future of flight is neat but very small and mostly made to keep you busy while waiting. The Boeing Shop (where you will be conveniently dropped off at after the visit) is pretty good and IIRC you get a discount on one item with your admission ticket. They give you a small booklet after the tour. The tour goes like this: You are screened for electronic items (they do provide lockers for your stuff) then you watch a short film. You exit out the of the theater into a bus where you are taken to the factory. You walk along the service tunnels and then take freight elevators to the observation platforms. I got to see the 747/777 and 787 lines. The explanation and content of the tour are- well - geared for the aviation novice (like my Mom) but don't hesitate to ask questions. The guides are helpful and friendly. If you are in SEA - you MUST go to the Museum of Flight - and be prepared to stay 4-6 hours - fantastic museum. -n1786b

06-23-2008, 12:19 PM	#6
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,184	Re: Boeing factory tours for $15 i only got to see the 747F line. LAME. this was august 2007 did i say LAME?? LAME. LAME. __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport want 1:200 B773ER details decals? for info check this out http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tml#post601882

06-23-2008, 12:55 PM	#7
CRASH & BURN AIRLINES Senior Collector Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 180	Re: Boeing factory tours Can you pick which line tour want to see..........I'm headed up there on Aug 1?

06-23-2008, 05:04 PM	#11
Horizon CRJ700 Village Idiot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KRDM Posts: 677	Re: Boeing factory tours Wonder if they let you take your camera into the observation deck... I guess no, but thanks for the tip about the grassy knoll, I hope that I can take some pictures from there... It depends on how long my friends can stand to indulge me with the tour. __________________ "the first thing any country, no matter how poor it is or how war-torn, must do upon independence is buy a 747 and fly it to Heathrow".

06-23-2008, 07:36 PM	#15
A Tupolev Grande Jefe Design Bureau Join Date: May 2005 Location: Russian Vodka Room, NYNY Posts: 1,517	Re: Boeing factory tours I took the Boeing Tour in June of 2007. We got to see both the 777 and 787 assembly lines (observation deck is between both lines). My guess is they rotate the observation decks depending on what's going on in the hangers. The reason we were told for no cameras or cell phones, is that some idiot dropped his camera from an observation deck on to the wing of a new 777. The repairs cost Boeing (or the camera owner) tens of thousands of dollars. __________________ I am not a number - I am a free man. More Tupolev planes please, Ty-114, Ty-134, Ty-144 My collection: http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-3750.html

06-23-2008, 07:46 PM	#16
Roarer CEO of Haggis Airways. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Flying between PPW and WRY. Age: 4 Posts: 1,145	Re: Boeing factory tours All that because someone didn't put the strap round their neck I've been guilty of that quite a lot before, but I wouldn't drop the camera!! __________________ 'Up close, the Britten Norman Islander has the air of a relic from a bygone era, but it is precisely that. Built in the '80s to a 1960s design, this is a plane that first turned up for work when Prime Minister Harold Wilson wore a Gannex raincoat and the first coat of paint was still wet on Coronation Street. But when the daily remit is multiple short hops between tiny bumpy strips in a climate that flickers from the blustery to the apocalyptic, this sturdy little craft is hard to beat.'

06-24-2008, 01:55 AM	#17
Horizon CRJ700 Village Idiot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KRDM Posts: 677	Re: Boeing factory tours Thats pretty stupid, to drop your camera onto the wing of the airplane. I was sondering what the reason was, as I am sure that anything worth industrial spying on weould be done far away from the areas where the tour takes place. Idiots need to learn how to properly secure their cameras. __________________ "the first thing any country, no matter how poor it is or how war-torn, must do upon independence is buy a 747 and fly it to Heathrow".

07-06-2008, 01:46 AM	#18
mrzfxr Collector Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chitown Posts: 51	Re: Boeing factory tours Some pics from the flightline- Closest I got to flying (rental car, 08 Cadillac STS V8)- __________________ A 1/50 PacMin 777-200 makes a great conversation piece for the dining room! Last edited by mrzfxr; 07-06-2008 at 01:52 AM.

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