Pick a safe altitude and file direct. I've gone from Wisconsin to
Charleston, SC direct, as well as upstate New York, and South Dakota without
a course change, all using the 530/430.

If the course ends up crossing an active MOA or restricted area, ATC will
vector you around as needed.

Who needs victor airways and VOR's? Listen to the XM radio while you're
enroute. Tune the VOR's and practice your Morse code if you have to, because
you won't need them for navigation.

It's great to hear cleared as filed when you depart on a four hour trip.

Shoot a LNAV/VNAV or LPV approach and see how steady the needles are
compared to an ILS.

Good luck and enjoy playing with the box.