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INSTRUMENT GROUND INSTRUCTOR - (IGI)
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An instrument ground instructor is able to provide the required knowledge training for a pilot applicant seeking an instrument rating. Similarly to the BGI, you are also able to recommend someone for the instrument written exam.
A ground instructor certificate does not require you to be a pilot or to have any other pilot experience (although it helps). If you are a pilot, a ground instructor certificate is a completely separate certificate. It will even be separate from your flight instructor certificate. A ground instructor certificate has no expiration although you can’t instruct unless within the preceding 12 months you have served as a ground instructor for 3 months or you receive an endorsement from another ground instructor or CFI that you are proficient (14 CFR 61.217).
In order to become a ground instructor you have to take the FOI (fundamentals of instruction) written test and the appropriate knowledge test either BGI, IGI, or AGI. No oral exam is required!
1. To be eligible for a ground instructor certificate, you must
a. Be at least 18 years of age.
b. Be able to read, write, and converse fluently in English.
c. Exhibit practical and theoretical knowledge by passing the Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI) and the appropriate ground instructor knowledge tests.
2. If you are not a CFI, the FARs require you to have a ground instructor certificate to teach ground school only at FAR Part 141 schools or to sign off applicants for the appropriate pilot knowledge test.
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BASIC GROUND INSTRUCTOR - (BGI)
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A basic ground instructor can provide the required knowledge training for a sport pilot, recreational or private pilot. You can also accomplish the knowledge portion of the flight review test and recommend someone to take the knowledge tests (written) for one of those certificates.
A ground instructor certificate does not require you to be a pilot or to have any other pilot experience (although it helps). If you are a pilot, a ground instructor certificate is a completely separate certificate. It will even be separate from your flight instructor certificate. A ground instructor certificate has no expiration although you can’t instruct unless within the preceding 12 months you have served as a ground instructor for 3 months or you receive an endorsement from another ground instructor or CFI that you are proficient (14 CFR 61.217).
In order to become a ground instructor you have to take the FOI (fundamentals of instruction) written test and the appropriate knowledge test either BGI, IGI, or AGI. No oral exam is required!
1. To be eligible for a ground instructor certificate, you must
a. Be at least 18 years of age.
b. Be able to read, write, and converse fluently in English.
c. Exhibit practical and theoretical knowledge by passing the Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI) and the appropriate ground instructor knowledge tests.
2. If you are not a CFI, the FARs require you to have a ground instructor certificate to teach ground school only at FAR Part 141 schools or to sign off applicants for the appropriate pilot knowledge test.
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ADVANCED GROUND INSTRUCTOR - (AGI)
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An advanced ground instructor certificate can provide the required knowledge training for any certificate issued under part 61. That means, private, commercial, airline transport pilot, etc.
A ground instructor certificate does not require you to be a pilot or to have any other pilot experience (although it helps). If you are a pilot, a ground instructor certificate is a completely separate certificate. It will even be separate from your flight instructor certificate. A ground instructor certificate has no expiration although you can’t instruct unless within the preceding 12 months you have served as a ground instructor for 3 months or you receive an endorsement from another ground instructor or CFI that you are proficient (14 CFR 61.217).
In order to become a ground instructor you have to take the FOI (fundamentals of instruction) written test and the appropriate knowledge test either BGI, IGI, or AGI. No oral exam is required!
3. To be eligible for a ground instructor certificate, you must
a. Be at least 18 years of age.
b. Be able to read, write, and converse fluently in English.
c. Exhibit practical and theoretical knowledge by passing the Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI) and the appropriate ground instructor knowledge tests.
4. If you are not a CFI, the FARs require you to have a ground instructor certificate to teach ground school only at FAR Part 141 schools or to sign off applicants for the appropriate pilot knowledge test.