Across America in a 1970 Cessna Skyhawk: New York City, the grand finale.

Touch down. 4 days, 2600 miles, over a dozen airports, landed in 10 different states and flew over many more. Can't describe the feeling of being handed over to the very friendly New York Air Traffic Control and seeing the city lights after breaking through a 5500' overcast layer after obtaining a temporary IFR clearance. San Francisco to New York trip comes to a happy ending.

The conditions coming into NJ were quite interesting. We had a 40-50mph wind aloft pushing us south, and moderate wind sheer at KLDJ airport. We landed in a very dark, deserted airport. It was absolutely freezing outside. I called a taxi company, but it was completely unclear where the terminal building was. We ended up climbing over a 9' barb wire security fence to get outside, luggage included. It's good to be home. Already planning the next trip (hint: South of the border).