Having the AGI/IGI on your certs is meaningless as far as your career goes, and even more meaningless if you have flight instructor ratings. The money is better spent on beer or hookers.[/QUOTE]

Why do you think I was on the 20 yr program??

The IGI costs very little, test fees only, no check ride and resume 'fluff' when not a lot to show. If the OP is having a tough time with the materal, take the test while the info is fresh from an instrument GS. I think having the AGI and IGI are preq for eventually working towards a GOLD SEAL CFI.