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The first time I heard pilots talking about flying to L88, I thought it was a Japanese name, like Nukiyama.

You may be able to find a jack here: Search Results | Aircraft Spruce Edit: Looks like the link posted doesn't save the search field, but just search for "microphone jack" to get a page of all kinds of parts and equipment. One of the extension cables might provide the proper jack, or I...

FWIW, I think the required Lycoming inspection can be accomplished from the rear of the engine through the accessories case (re: the figures that Dan Thomas posted above), but does not require a complete teardown/crankcase split. (disclaimer: I'm not an A&P)

Yikes, was there banjo music playing in the waiting room?

Oiher dataloggers. but may be more expensive than you were thinking: Wind101A Data Logging System | MadgeTech

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N44508/history/20220530/1353Z/KCYS/KCYS

MauleSkinner has it right, no SIC type rating required for domestic (US) ops. Note that I'd guess insurance requirements for a Citation X SIC may be quite a bit more rigorous than 61.55.

Either route could work, IMHO, but each with caveats. The coastal route could present marine fog issues, and then as you mention, once in NorCal, it'll be hot. I-15 route crosses lots of desert-type country. You mentioned early morning departures, that, to me, would be absolutely mandatory...

Next stop, Maldives!

All good advice above, particularly the comments about intensive training burnout. Solo pattern work is a good starting point. Then, if you have other flying "comrades" (not necessarily a CFI), ride along with them on a couple of trips to other airports, then take them along with you as PIC...

Aha, yes. While you were posting your reply, I was re-reading your previous post about your IFR troubles. So, a "fun-break" would be understandable, and I get that logistics are a challenge, but I guess I'd still recommend trying to finish up. Good luck with whatever you choose!

Did you mean that you haven't finished your instrument rating yet? If that's the case, and you're very close to being checkride ready, I'd suggest renting an IFR capable plane to finish now. If your plane is out for many months, by the time you get back to instrument training, you'll likely...

True, but by Cheyenne, there's only 10-15 minutes left to Greeley.

I'd agree with those suggesting the "follow I-80" route. Basically Reno-BAM-TCH-OCS-LAR. If you need an overnight stop, Wendover would be pretty easy, stay at one of the casinos, they have a free shuttle to the airport, or even walk with light bags.

Pre-covid, maybe twice a year, for a new blockbuster or such. I prefer later in the showing week, once the initial crowd has thinned, and no way am I standing in line around the block for tickets. And, they're way too loud, even if the story is a romantic comedy or something without...

As mentioned, TCDS will have some info. You can get a copy of the POH at Essco Aircraft: Cessna 175 Series — Essco Aircraft (that may be what Magman intended to post, but no link shown.)

METARs from the time of crash (0043Z): KCDC 232353Z AUTO 02012KT 10SM OVC100 10/M07 A3010 KCDC 240053Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM FEW095 09/M08 A3010

Looks like KMMV. McMinnville is (just) within your circle. You can land there, walk across the road to the Evergreen museum; plan a long day there, lots to see. As to actually flying the Gorge, it might not hurt to drive through first, looking at all the power lines that crisscross the river...

As MountainDude suggests, How about heading to KCYS, then along the I 80 corridor, towards Salt Lake, cut the corner to Pocatello, then Nampa for an overnight. KMXA-KCYS-MBW-OCS-KPIH-KMAN (fill in details for fuel, an overnight in Cheyenne, etc.) Yes, weather could be a factor, but you said...

You could join American Bonanza Society, ABS, and search for neighborhood Bo- instructors. They have a very well-organized training program, using qualified instructors across the country. American Bonanza Society (I don't think you have to be a member to employ one of the instructors, but it's...