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Seattle- Boeing Trip Report, My trip to Seattle and the Boeing factory (lots of pics)

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EBS757 View Member Profile	Jan 29 2007, 12:51 AM Post #1
Space Shuttle Member Group: Full Access Members Posts: 674 Joined: 24-June 05 From: Oak Lawn(Chicago), IL Member No.: 1,713	We arrived at O'Hare at around 6am for our flight to Seattle, Washington http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1198.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1201.jpg Pushed back right on time (MD80) http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1208.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1210.jpg Taxied to the runway http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1213.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1222.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1220.jpg And Lifted off for our 4 hour trip to Seattle Tacoma Int' http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1225.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1226.jpg Some things we saw on cruise http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1230.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1240.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1245.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1258.jpg Decent into Seattle http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1264.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1267.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1268.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1275.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1277.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1278.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1283.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1284.jpg ATA "Tri-Star"- http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1290.jpg NWA A-330 http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1292.jpg We got in the rental car, and proceeded to the "Future of Flight Center" At Boeing http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1300.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1302.jpg As we pulled in so did the giant LCF!! http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1303.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1305.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1306.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1307.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1323.jpg Saw some Tripple Sevens awaiting delivery http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1310.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1312.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1313.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1314.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1327.jpg Those giant doors said to be bigger than a football field ! Future if Flight center http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1329.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1331.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1339.jpg 787 mock interior http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1343.jpg See below picture for more info http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1350.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1352.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1344.jpg MORE TO COME

AA767ER View Member Profile	Jan 29 2007, 01:20 AM Post #2
Cessna 152 Member Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 2-January 07 Member No.: 4,617	Sweet photos! That seems like the trip of a life time!

virgosiao View Member Profile	Jan 29 2007, 02:00 AM Post #3
Cessna 152 Member Group: Newbies Posts: 25 Joined: 6-October 06 Member No.: 4,121	wow thanks for the pics...i live in singapore... if i want to go to boeing i have to take a flight for ard 20+++ hrs post more pls i dun think i will have chances to go there to see by myself...

cobzz View Member Profile	Jan 29 2007, 02:58 AM Post #4
Space Shuttle Member Group: Full Access Members Posts: 564 Joined: 7-July 05 Member No.: 1,765	Wow cool shots dude! I liked the shot of the 787 interior, and the MD-80 approach into KSEA. I love them mountains, the plane, the company, companies near that company (Microsoft) and teh City!

Dan_Taylor View Member Profile	Jan 29 2007, 12:43 PM Post #5
Space Shuttle Member Group: Full Access Members Posts: 2,007 Joined: 26-April 05 From: South Staffordshire Member No.: 1,410	Really nice report/photos. Especially love the ones of the mountains en route, descent, the LCF (must have been an experience!) and the 777s awaiting delivery. I like the new Air India livery Great shots though! Really good

klm_city_hopper View Member Profile	Jan 29 2007, 01:04 PM Post #6
Space Shuttle Member Group: Full Access Members Posts: 1,684 Joined: 31-January 06 Member No.: 3,004	Really Nice, love the decent into SeaTac shots. I thought boeing had painted that Giant "Man-Beast" of a plane. LOL Christian.

EBS757 View Member Profile	Jan 29 2007, 05:58 PM Post #7
Space Shuttle Member Group: Full Access Members Posts: 674 Joined: 24-June 05 From: Oak Lawn(Chicago), IL Member No.: 1,713	Sorry about not posting all of the pictures I had to go. Here they are- http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1344.jpg The next morning at Seattle Tacoma Int' http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1389.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1393.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1401.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1404.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1402.jpg Perfect without the window glare http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1409.jpg 737 engine startup Departure http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1420.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1427.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1425.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...e/IMG_1441.jpg- Foggy weather http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1444.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1451.jpg Decent and arrival in Chicago http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1456.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1458.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...e/IMG_1463.jpg Lining up on 22R http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1466.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1470.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1471.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Ebl...le/IMG_1474.jpg Overall the trip was great and well worth it. The ride in the MD80 was nothing short of great. Both ways to and from I had first class. Although I was able to get in coach to take some shots on landing because of a lighter flight, the way home was packed and I was stuck with 4F. Sitting more towards the from reduces the noise considerably. I saw nothing wrong with the MD-80 aside from the cockpit, but thats not not bad either. The fuel consumption is another story for the airline to worry about so all in all noting bothers me about the plane. Interior was very clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommend the Boeing tour. I was unable to get pictures inside because of the rules. It was cool going above the factory and see some 777's being made and soon to be 787's. I plan on visiting again to see them. Well thanks for reading!

MCIFlyer View Member Profile	Feb 5 2007, 01:45 AM Post #8
Cessna 152 Member Group: Newbies Posts: 7 Joined: 14-January 07 Member No.: 4,674	Great pics....Did you make to the Boeing Museum of Flight? If not, it is highly recommended. They've just opened the Areopark across the street where you can tour the the Concorde, the prototype 747, and other Boeing Aircraft. BTW...You saw a rare site with that ATA L1011. I believe there are only two L1011's flying in the US...both with ATA charters (mostly military to the mid-east).

EBS757 View Member Profile	Feb 5 2007, 01:51 AM Post #9
Space Shuttle Member Group: Full Access Members Posts: 674 Joined: 24-June 05 From: Oak Lawn(Chicago), IL Member No.: 1,713	QUOTE(MCIFlyer @ Feb 5 2007, 03:45 AM) [snapback]112691[/snapback] Great pics....Did you make to the Boeing Museum of Flight? If not, it is highly recommended. They've just opened the Areopark across the street where you can tour the the Concorde, the prototype 747, and other Boeing Aircraft. BTW...You saw a rare site with that ATA L1011. I believe there are only two L1011's flying in the US...both with ATA charters (mostly military to the mid-east). Yes, I did make it there. I did realize that the L1011 was really rare but I didn't know there was only two left both military charters! Thanks for the info

futureualpilot View Member Profile	Feb 5 2007, 11:59 PM Post #10
Cessna 152 Member Group: Newbies Posts: 2 Joined: 24-December 06 Member No.: 4,573	Awesome pics but I absolutley can't stand American Airlines . I love United and AA is always number 1. Except for what I think was a bad choice of airline the Pictures can't be beat

EBS757 View Member Profile	Feb 6 2007, 12:05 AM Post #11
Space Shuttle Member Group: Full Access Members Posts: 674 Joined: 24-June 05 From: Oak Lawn(Chicago), IL Member No.: 1,713	QUOTE(futureualpilot @ Feb 6 2007, 01:59 AM) [snapback]112730[/snapback] Awesome pics but I absolutley can't stand American Airlines . I love United and AA is always number 1. Except for what I think was a bad choice of airline the Pictures can't be beat Sure... thanks

njg123 View Member Profile	Feb 17 2007, 04:34 PM Post #12
Cessna 152 Member Group: Newbies Posts: 5 Joined: 17-February 07 Member No.: 4,863	Some really nice pics there EBS757! I also really liked the shots of the 777s under construction outside the Boeing factory.

DeltaBoeing727 View Member Profile	Feb 17 2007, 11:14 PM Post #13
Airbus 380 Member Group: Full Access Members Posts: 349 Joined: 20-March 06 From: KADW - Andrews AFB Member No.: 3,473	Wow, from Chicago to Seatlle in a pencil jet...my sympathies. But GREAT PHOTOS, MAN!! Absolutely loved them!

EBS757 View Member Profile	Feb 18 2007, 01:13 AM Post #14
Space Shuttle Member Group: Full Access Members Posts: 674 Joined: 24-June 05 From: Oak Lawn(Chicago), IL Member No.: 1,713	QUOTE(DeltaBoeing727 @ Feb 18 2007, 01:14 AM) [snapback]113346[/snapback] Wow, from Chicago to Seatlle in a pencil jet...my sympathies. But GREAT PHOTOS, MAN!! Absolutely loved them! Hey, sitting 2A in first class in an MD80 is one of the smoothest ride you can get on an airplane, no sympathy's needed. Its a great airplane. Thanks for the nice comment Mike

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