This was originally posted on Jan 31st and updated and re-posted on Feb 13th…
NOTE: When you print your tickets, it incorrectly states where to meet on Saturday. We are to meet at the Museum of Flight by Noon to take the 737 factory tour.
This is shaping up to be one EPIC event and I am so happy that so many of you will be able to join in. All 420 tickets sold out over the weekend and there were over 35 people on the wait list.
If you are still looking for a place to stay the Hilton Garden Inn at Paine Field is still offering a special #AGF13 discount.
Be Social Media Ready to share this adventure. Follow #AGF13 on Twitter and be sure to follow/mention/like the following companies/organizations who are making #AGF13 possible:
- Future of Flight: @FutureofFlight, Facebook
- Boeing: @BoeingAirplanes, Facebook
- AirlineReporter.com: @AirlineReporter, Facebook
- Museum of Flight: @MuseumofFlight, Facebook
- Flying Heritage Collection: @FlyingHeritage, Facebook
- Historic Flight Foundation: @HistoricFlight, Facebook
Here is the schedule (as of now):
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16th: Renton and South Day
- 9:00am to 5:00pm: Open access to tour the Museum of Flight and the Space Shuttle trainer (minus the crew compartment). Also be sure to check out the 2013 Northwest Scale Modelers Show going on in the main gallery from 10:00am to 5:00pm. [Ticket Required: Boeing 737 Tour Ticket. Age Restriction: None. Cameras: Allowed]
- 9:00am to 3:00pm: #AGF13 HQ will be located in the Skyline Room at the Museum of Flight with coffee. [Ticket Required: Boeing 737 Tour Ticket. Age Restriction: None. Cameras: Allowed.]
- 12:00pm: Meet in the Museum of Flight’s lobby where we will board buses and given a Boeing 737 Factory balcony tour in Renton, WA. [Ticket Required: Boeing 737 Tour Ticket. Age Restriction: 12yrs and older. Clothing: no high heels, no open toes. Cameras: Not allowed.]
- 5:00pm to 6:30pm: Receive a VIP after hours tour of Personal Courage Wing at the Museum of Flight. [Ticket Required: Boeing 737 Tour Ticket. Age Restriction: None. Cameras: Allowed]
SATURDAY AGF13 TICKETS ALSO GET YOU ACCESS TO [A ticket or badge for AGF13 is required, cameras are allowed and no age restrictions for all]:
- Free admission to Paul Allen’s Flying Heritage Collection located at Paine Field from 10am – 5pm.
- Free admission to the Historic Flight Foundation, at Paine Field from 10am – 5pm.
- Free admission to the Museum of Flight Restoration Center at Paine Field (not Boeing Field) from 9am – 4pm [Sat only due to being closed on Sun].
- Free admission to the Future of Flight Gallery Floor at Paine Field from 8:30am – 5:30pm.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 17th: Paine Field Day
- 10:00am, 11:30am and 1:00pm: There will be multiple tours leaving the Future of Fight (meet in the main lobby) to tour the Boeing Dreamliner Gallery. [Ticket Required: Dreamliner Gallery Group Ticket With Appropriate Time. Age Restriction: None. Cameras: Allowed]
- 3:00pm: VIP Boeing Factory Floor Tour. Meet at the Forward Cabin conference room (follow the signs) at the Future of Fight and we will be bussed to the factory. [Ticket Required: Boeing Factory Tour Ticket. Age Restriction: 12yrs and older. Cameras: not allowed. Clothing: no high heels, no open toes.]
- 5:00pm to Later: #AvGeek shin-dig at the Future of Fight with pizza, beer and airline/aviation related prizes and lots of nerdy aviation talk. [Ticket Required: Any AGF13 ticket. Age Restriction: None. Cameras: Allowed.]
SUNDAY AGF13 TICKETS ALSO GET YOU ACCESS TO [A ticket or badge for AGF13 is required, cameras are allowed and no age restrictions for all]:
- Free admission to Paul Allen’s Flying Heritage Collection located at Paine Field from 10am – 5pm.
- Free admission to the Historic Flight Foundation, at Paine Field from 10am – 5pm.
- Free admission to the Future of Flight Gallery Floor at Paine Field from 8:30am – 5:30pm.
OTHER THINGS TO CHECK OUT WHILE IN TOWN [not officially part of #AGF13]:
- Kenmore Air is offering $20 off a $99 Seattle Scenic Flight Tour from Lake Union. Just call their reservation line: 866.435.9524 and mention the #AGF13 discount. Then when you check in, just show your ticket. Enjoy the ride!
- Airways Brewing is offering #AGF13 folks $1 off at both locations — just show your ticket.
- Get discounts to some of Seattle’s other great adventures via SeattleAttractions.com.
- Check out the “must do’s” while visiting Seattle by Malcolm Muir.
- Take some time and plane spot at Paine Field up north and also Boeing Field down south. See airline liveries from around the world, all in one place.
If you have questions, please leave them in the comments. Thanks! See you this weekend and prepare to HAVE FUN!
Could we set up something like a Twitter registration list? Someone made one in 2010.
Also, is it possible for people to start organizing when they plan to attend some of the other museums over the weekend? Say that for Saturday for people that aren’t going to Seattle but going to the Museum of Flight Restoration Center. A good time for everyone there and tour it together.
For Sunday, I plan to head to the Flying Heritage Collection right at 10am on Sunday before heading over to the Dreamliner Tour. Curious how many people plan to do that as well, or plan to go to Historic Flight before heading over to Future of Flight for the tours.
Anyone interested to eat for brunch on Sunday February 17th before Aviation Geek Fest takes place? I plan on eating with people at Bob’s Burger & Brew next to the Everett Mall at 9am when they open. See you there!
Everett Bob’s Burger & Brew
1611 SE Everett Mall Way
Everett, WA 98208
425.290.8308
Map – Exit #189
Fri & Sat, 7:30am – 11pm
Sunday, 9am – 10pm
http://www.bobsburgersandbrew.com/
Wow, thousands of aviation geeks in the area and only 420 tickets available? Where were we when this was advertized?
It is really not easy to organize an event with 420 tickets, little alone more :). Sorry if you missed out, but been promoting for months.
David
Wish I was going to be in the area about a month and a half earlier. I am coming out to Seattle for training in April. With about a week of free time I need to make sure I maximize my Seattle experience, and Boeing figures to play a large role in that.
Looks like it will be awesome though, and I look forward to the reports afterwards. It is awesome how big this is becoming.
The Boeing Dreamliner Gallery has it’s own website.
http://www.dreamlinergallery.com/
Please note. Be sure to have your ticket with you when you go there. Don’t leave it behind accidentally.
Also, looks like we have about a dozen people so far heading to the Everett location of Bob’s Burger and Brew on Sunday morning at 9am sharp. Everyone that’s attending Aviation Geek Fest is welcome to come.
http://www.bobsburgersandbrew.com/
David,
About how long should it take us to drive from the Hilton Garden Inn Paine Field to the Museum of Flight on Saturday morning?
@Scott – That drive is about 40 min w/out traffic.
And normally Sat morning shouldn’t be a problem, but the University District is always a mess. Check the traffic before you leave: http://www.king5.com/traffic
But normally an hour will be more than enough time.
David
When do you expect AGF14 info to be announced?