Just flew from MKG to SAV. Bit of a tail wind, good vis most of the way, a bit of ice over the mountains. Nice way to spend 3 plus 30 of my life. Wouldn't go where I'm going in a car or on the airlines.
Have to agree with steingar. learning to fly an airplane and dealing with the unknowns of an experimental are more risks than I would take on. Buy some time in a 172 or 182 or Cherokee.