Arrived at Qantas Founders Museum at 9.30. You must buy a ticket into the museum, then if you choose to, you can do the Jet Tour and/or wing walk for additional fees. Elected not to do the wing walk as I would prefer to climb the harbour bridge again instead of the wing of a plane. We did do the Jet Tour and thought it was worthwhile. We got a tour of the outside of the 747 and told about all the equipment that hangs off it and what it is used for. We then went inside the plane and looked at the differences between economy class and first class, saw the black box (which is orange), the crew rest area and flight deck. We also went up to the top deck where originally there was a lounge and bar area for first class until Qantas decided they could make more money if they stopped giving away free drinks and put 30 economy seats there instead. Next was the 707 which Qantas sold when they purchased the larger 747's. It was converted to a luxury charter jet for the rich and famous (Michael Jackson being one to charter it with the Jackson Five). It then became the personal jet of a Saudi Prince. This plane had timber, crystal and gold plated fittings. Certainly plenty of leg room here. Having finished our tour we were free to wander the museum. It was interesting but after 3 hours we had had enough. Your admission price let you in and out all day and you can, at the end of the day ask for a second day pass. It was good and I am glad we did it, but we don't feel the need to go again if we ever return to Longreach.
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