Asri-unix.1010 net.space utcsrgv!utzoo!decvax!ucbvax!ARPAVAX:C70:sri-unix!ES@MIT-MC 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------- gopher://quux.org/ conversion by John Goerzen of http://communication.ucsd.edu/A-News/ This Usenet Oldnews Archive article may be copied and distributed freely, provided: 1. There is no money collected for the text(s) of the articles. 2. The following notice remains appended to each copy: The Usenet Oldnews Archive: Compilation Copyright (C) 1981, 1996 Bruce Jones, Henry Spencer, David Wiseman.