Time building
I did the same thing last year. Not quite as intense though. Flew from POC to the south tip of Florida (APF). Did it in 50 hours. Had to divert to different states for weather once or twice. We actually got stuck down in Florida and had to wait a few days for a tropical depression out in the gulf o blow itself out. Great fun, and learned alot.
I also want to emphasize - question everthing and don't get lazy. It's easy to become 'strung out' on those trips if you make long legs with short stops.