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Sat Mar 13 22:23:17 1982
Edwards AFB
I was there for the second landing. The Chambers of Commerce of
most large cities have entrance passes available for free, however these
passes weren't being checked when I arrived. The real value of getting
a pass is for the map that is enclosed. The base opens 24 hours before
the landing, and you may camp at the public viewing area. However it's
likely to be pretty noisy, and I advise camping somewhere along the way.
I was southbound on 395, a rather unlikely route for most of you, and
camped off a dirt side road somewhere south of Ridgecrest. For those
leaving from the San Francisco area, I suggest camping off the road to
California City (left turn off 58 a few miles west of Mojave). Those
arriving via 14 should be aware that the Rosamund Boulevard entrance
is closed to the public. Plan to arrive at least a few hours before
the landing to avoid a traffic crunch. The base will be closed to
arriving vehicles about a half hour before the landing in order to permit
all lanes to used for departing traffic. Leave quickly after the landing,
because the RV's will take a few extra minutes for the folding chairs and
televisions to be packed. Traffic was fairly slow getting to the North
exit, but looked like a complete standstill southbound (the direction
toward L.A.). The best viewing location is the top of an RV. Another
good spot is one of the hills east of Rodgers Dry Lake. I watched from
the Northwest corner of the public viewing area, as close to the fence
as I could get. People were packed about a dozen deep there, but that
location had the advantage of a 270 degree view at ground level.
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