I had a question regarding building cross country hours. I know I must do a landing 50nm away. But can anyone tell me if the following scenario will count as a cross country towards the instrument rating.
The destination airport is 55nm away. Due to class bravo restrictions, one possible route is 66.5 NM, and another route is 85nm. If I take the 66.5 nm route to go there and then take the 85 nm route (to get additional sightseeing) to come back, will that entire flight count as a cross country. I'm just wondering if the examiner will question why it took too long to go to an airport that is only 55nm and that you should've taken the 66.5 nm route to come back as well. Just wondering on what others have to say.
Thank You
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