"tbm700" wrote in message
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Dear All,

I would like to do VFR coast to coast cross country in my C172. The
starting point will be in caldwell(CDW), New Jersey and will end my
journey at Hayward Executive(HWD), California. Does anyone has any
experience or route suggestion?

Thanks,
Paul


My only experience is to take the southern route through the Rockies.
Following I-10 means an off field landing will not necessarily result in a
slow painful death.

If you use the AOPA flight planner, and plan your flight using airways, you
can check to make sure your 172 can make the MEA's or at least MOCA's.

If you want to save fuel, watch the weather patterns for a good High to
change the winds in your favor. This happens every few weeks this time of
year.

Take a digital camera if you can and a survival kit. Borrow a hand held
radio if you can, and if you were thinking about a portable GPS purchase,
splurge for one of the new ones with terrain.

Take a friend.