Flying a 172 from MI to CA

[vheissu]

Great advice everyone. I, too, am planning my first long XC since getting my PPL for this weekend. Palm Springs CA to Durango CO. Definetly not as far as some of the others, but it should be a great time

 

[wrxpilot]

Give yourself a lot of time to play with, and don't be afraid to change plans. It may be as simple as an hour delay, or an entire route or destination change. If you're flexible, you'll get a lot more done and be safer doing it.

Thanks PanJet,

That's exactly what I'm planning on doing. I'm even creating an alternate route that will take me along the gulf coast in case the mid-west gets iced up. Appreciate the advice.