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Becoming AGI then CFII
Bob Moore wrote:
B wrote No, you said they are not instrument flight instructors. That is wrong, they are instrument flight instructors. They are Flight Instructors with an Instrument-Airplane rating. I defy you to show me where the FAA refers to them as Instrument Flight Instructors. (IFI??) Bob Moore Posting under my REAL name It's a term of art, Bob, just like "ATR." |
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Becoming AGI then CFII
Chip,
If you wish to become a Flight Instructor with Instrument Airplane rating, you need to take the Fundamentals of Instructing knowledge test, commonly referred to as the "FOI", or have credit based on already holding an instructor certificate (either flight or ground). In addition, you need to pass the Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane knowledge exam. The subject matter for this knowledge is the same as for the Instrument Airplane and Instrument Ground Instructor knowledge exams, but you get no credit for having taken either of the other exams. I took the IGI, IA, and flight instructor IA exam one right after the other on the same day. Studied the matertial and knocked them all out with one visit to the testing center, but each was counted as a seperate exam. Once you have the FOI and IGI knowledge tests, you can visit the local FSDO and get the Instrument Ground Instructor Certificate. The FAA has issued a Flight Instructor with Instrument Airplane rating as an inital flight instructor certificate. The instructor I used for my instrument airplane rating held this flight instructor certificate and rating. He never did add any other ratings to his flight instructor certificate. He could prepare and sign-off a candidate for an instument rating practical test, but could not make the various endorsements required for a stundent pilot, commercial pilot, etc, etc. Ronnie "Chip H., III" wrote in message oups.com... Hi. If I want to become an AGI and then a CFII, do I really have to take these 5 exams: 1) Fundamentals of Instructing 2) Ground Instructor Instrument 3) Ground Instructor Advanced 4) Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane 5) Flight Instructor Airplane I understand that your AGI ticket covers your FOI for the CFII ride, but do the Ground Instructor Instrument/Advanced tests not cover your for Flight Instructor Airplane and Instrument Airplane? My understanding is it's mostly the same material, so worst case you're just taking duping tests somewhat, right? But do I have to pay $80 * 5 = $400 for what's really 3 tests? And is there any time limit on the validity of the knowledge exams like the 24 month limit for Private/Commercial? I was hoping I could take #1-#3 and then use my AGI ticket to cover all the knowledge exams on the CFII checkride but it appears now. If you're wondering why bother with AGI when I'm shooting for my CFII, I like the idea that it never expires. Any tips appreciated -- thanks! |
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