Originally Posted by
RxPilot
I'm studying for the writtens as well, but I'm still not understanding fully on what's required.
A few questions...
1) which tests require endorsements from CFI?
2) how many tests are there?
3) Which tests can be taken/grouped together?
4) Which tests are absolutely required and which are optional?
From different threads, this is what I've managed to get:
Instrument (IRA)
Flight Instructor Instrument (FII)
Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI)
Commercial Pilot (CAX)
Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI)
Flight Instructor (FIA)
Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)
Basic Ground Instructor (BGI)
No endorsements are required for any of these tests. Unless you fail of course. But that wouldn't happen right?
There is the FOI, AGI, BGI, IGI, FIA, and FII.
Not sure what you mean here. If you get your AGI before anything else, you must take the FOI and AGI. If you get your CFI later, your AGI certificate is proof that you passed the FOI. I've recommended in the past that my students take the Instrument written and then take the FII immediately after. They are practically the same test. This only works though if you will get your CFII within 24 months.
To get the CFI initial, you must take the FOI and the FIA. To get your CFII, you must also take the FII. There is no written test for MEI.