Day 14, June 19th, 2010 (Friday)
Valdez -- Gulkana -- Fairbanks
From Valdez to Fairbanks
There are lots of MOA and restricted airspace on this route including two Air Force Base, one is Allen and the other is Eielson.
Eielson is 20 miles south of Fairbanks. I stay in contact with both control tower when get near by. Allen was fine but Elelson was super busy, I saw jets taking off and landing all the time. It's Friday afternoon 4pm, they were still doing hardcore training. Two F-15 in formation high speed pass by my right wing within a mile, another two jets taking off and turn underneath me. Control tower has to warn them to look out for a civilian aircraft (me), and ask them to fly by visual. Very dangerous airspace. I ran as fast as I can.
Allen Air Force Base (bottom three)
Didn't take any picture of Eielson Base, beacuse I was busy looking outside for fighter jet traffic.
Fairbanks airport camp ground, the whole area is fensed, every airplane has it's own camp site and tie down. with shower, bathroom and BBQ area, they really take good care of pilot. Control tower and ground radio are very helpful, really make you feel you are welcomed.
