IFR Challenge: Anticipation Near Anaheim—Enter for a Chance to Win a $1,000 Sporty's Gift Card : IFR Focus

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The IFR Mastery Series from PilotWorkshops is a fun and effective way to build IFR skills for the instrument pilot. This scenario-based training really gets you thinking with new scenarios every month—a great way to keep your head in the game.

In this sample scenario, Anticipation Near Anaheim, you’re flying a Trinidad on a short IFR trip in busy southern California airspace from Corona to Hawthorne on a TEC route in marginal VFR conditions. The clearance includes an obstacle departure procedure with a climbing eastbound turn to a fix, but stronger winds increase groundspeed and triggers the early GPS turn anticipation. Watch the scenario, decide which option you would choose, and then learn from our expert instructor. Watch to the end for a chance to win one of two, $1,000 Sporty’s gift cards.

Step 1: Watch the IFR Mastery Scenario

Step 2: Make your choice

Now make your choice, and see what other pilots would choose.

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Step 3: Learn from an expert then enter for a chance to win one of two, $1,000 Sporty’s Gift Cards

In the expert response video below, instructor Mark Kolber shares how he would handle this situation, drawing on his experience as a commercial pilot and instrument instructor. He explains how to manage GPS turn anticipation, stay compliant with the departure procedure, and maintain control when technology and workload start to collide. When the video wraps up, you’ll also have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win one of two, $1,000 Sporty’s gift cards—perfect for upgrading your gear or investing in your flying.

Win a $1,000 Sporty’s Gift Card!

Enter for a chance to win a Sporty’s Gift Card

Whether you’ve been eyeing a new headset, upgrading your flight gear, or investing in training courses, this is your chance to choose exactly what fits your flying. From gear and apparel to technology and pilot supplies—it’s a serious upgrade, your way.

The drawing ends April 22, 2026.

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Subscribers to the IFR Mastery Series can continue to an audio recording of a roundtable discussion where five additional experts offer their opinions on the best choice. And it’s rare that all the experts agree (although one might agree with your choice). The highlights from these roundtables are compiled for each scenario. Subscribers can continue the discussion among themselves along with the experts in a dedicated forum and have access to quizzes as well as all previous scenarios.

If you are interested in learning more or subcribing to IFR Mastery Series from PilotWorkshops, click the banner below and begin your free trial.

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