Boeing Field Trip Where: Boeing Fwy, Everett (Mukilteo), Washington. When: Wednesday, May 15 th, 2013. World s largest building (4.5 mile/ 7.2 km perimeter). Build 767, 747, 777 and 787 (world s first composite airliner). 30,000 people employed. 26 overhead cranes travel on 39 miles /62 km of track and lift plane sections for assembly. employees travel on 1,300 bicycles to get around. wings built on edge in huge toasters http://www.futureofflight.org/fof_groups_school.html 1
Trip includes: bus pickup/return in Chilliwack and Abbotsford tour lessons and a quiz on aircraft technology, flight and careers. Who: grades *3-12 FVDES students AND 1 parent or guardian. *Minimum height = 4 = 122 cm. Cost: 0 for all FVDES students AND 1 parent or guardian per family How to Book: complete the Parental Consent Form and return it to FVDES by Friday, May 10 th, 2013. Phone to confirm you are booked ID for entry into the United States: Canadian Citizens Minimum: o 14 and under: birth certificate o 15 to 18: birth certificate and government issued ID (school photo ID, drivers license) o 19+: passport Ideal (faster processing) o scannable ID such as a passport or new drivers license Non- Canadian Citizens o passport *If you are not sure about your ID, phone Homeland Security 1-360- 988-2971 Other points: Do not bring contraband or any citrus products. Children must be a minimum of 48 / 122cm tall. All tours are conducted in English and last 90 minutes. Boeing does not permit still photos or video cameras on the tour. 2
Visitors may not carry babies on the tour. There is no child-care facility at the Future of Flight & Boeing Tour and there are no exceptions to these safety regulations. No personal items are allowed on the tour including: purses, backpacks, cameras, binoculars, cell phones, etc. Lockers are available on-site, for a small fee, at the Future of Flight. The tour may require a one-third-mile walk, 21 steep stairs and an elevator ride. The tour can be done by wheelchair-bound and physically challenged visitors with advance notice. Please advise us when completing the form. There are restroom facilities and a café at the Future of Flight, but restrooms are not available during the tour. No food or drink are allowed on the Boeing Tour. Questions? Contact: Dennis Miller (dmiller@k12connect.ca 604-794- 2477) Patrick Conrad (pconrad@k12connect.ca 604-794- 2483) Note: Due to our group size and timing of our arrival (there are tours at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm) we will travel in two groups: Group 1: All passengers have scannable ID for faster processing. This group will be processed through customs first, arrive first at Boeing, eat lunch buy souvenirs, conduct 1:00 pm tour, and return home Group 2: All passengers with non- scannable ID and non- Canadian citizens for slower processing. This group will be processed through customs second, arrive second at Boeing, eat lunch buy souvenirs, conduct 2:00 pm tour, and return home. 3
Itinerary: 2 charter buses Wednesday, May 15 th. Group 1: 7:50 8:00 am: meet at Cottonwood Mall parking lot south of Sears/west of Earls (charter bus) 8:00 am: depart Chilliwack 8:20 8:30 am: meet at Whatcom Road Tim Hortons for pickup. 8:30 am: depart Whatcom Road 9:00 9:30 am: documentation processing at Sumas 9:30 am: depart Sumas (94 miles to destination) 11:30 am: arrive at Paine Field/Boeing 11:30 am to 12:45 am lunch, giftshop, pictures and bathroom break. (eat lunch first as this is part of time allowance for unexpected delays so we are not late for our tour). 12:45 am: meet at tour entrance. *No bathrooms on tour! 1:00 to 2:30 pm: Boeing Plant Tour 2:30 pm: load onto bus. 2:40 pm: depart Boeing Plant 4:30 pm: arrive at Huntington Border Crossing 4:30 to 5:00 pm: documentation processing at Huntington 5:10 pm: arrive at Whatcom Road 5:20 pm: depart Whatcom Road 5:40 pm: arrive at Cottonwood Mall parking lot south of Sears/west of Earls 4
Group 2: 7:50 8:00 am: meet at Cottonwood Mall parking lot south of Sears/west of Earls (charter bus) 8:00 am: depart Chilliwack 8:20 8:30 am: meet at Whatcom Road Tim Hortons for pickup. 8:30 am: depart Whatcom Road 9:00 10:30 am: documentation processing at Sumas 10:30 am: depart Sumas (94 miles to destination) 12:30 am: arrive at Paine Field/Boeing 12:30 am to 1:45 am lunch, giftshop, pictures and bathroom break. (eat lunch first as this is part of time allowance for unexpected delays so we are not late for our tour). 1:45 am: meet at tour entrance. *No bathrooms on tour! 2:00 to 3:30 pm: Boeing Plant Tour 3:30 pm: load onto bus. 3:40 pm: depart Boeing Plant 5:30 pm: arrive at Huntington Border Crossing 5:30 to 6:00 pm: documentation processing at Huntington 6:10 pm: arrive at Whatcom Road 6:20 pm: depart Whatcom Road 6:40 pm: arrive at Cottonwood Mall parking lot south of Sears/west of Earls Thank you for your participation and best wishes for a fun filled day! 5
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