Hi,


I'm thinking it might take me more than 3-4 days to get back
home...Is that too aggressive of a goal? Florida to San Jose in 3-4
days?

I once flew from Fort Myers to LA in an Arrow. Not over the Gulf, of course
(safety, as mentioned earlier). A couple of thunderstorms rerouted me, so my
trip was: Fort Myers - New Orleans - Lubbock, TX (ts reroute) - Prescott, AZ
(visited my first flight school; you HAVE to fly around Sedona - try to land
there, looks like an aircraft carrier!) - LA. 4 days. I wouldn't do it in 3
in a 172. Make it 4-5 days, that should hit the spot (wx permitting)..

Happy flying,
Patrick