Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Flying an IFR cross-country flight is one of the most valuable training experiences for instrument pilots. In this lesson, we fly IFR from Albuquerque (KABQ) to Double Eagle II (KAEG) while breaking down the real decisions pilots make in the cockpit.

Whether you're working toward your Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot License, or CFI, this real-world IFR scenario shows how professional pilots brief ATIS, interpret NOTAMs, plan departures, and manage workload