CFI/AGI writtens
 

Just a question-

If I take the written for the AGI, is the written for the CFI basically the same test? Will my test results for the AGI written count for my CFI if it is the same test?

I've looked it up a few times and can't seem to find a solid answer; any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

IIRC, they are from the same question bank, but you select which test you take and the results are valid only for one, not both.

Most people who want a GI cert simply take the tests back-to-back, since the studying is the same.

GI certs are worthless unless you:
a) Are not getting a CFI cert soon (finances) and
b) Already have a job lined up teaching ground school

Not sure I'd spend the money on the test if you don't need the cert for a job.

You left a small but important detail. The GI certs never expire. They may come in handy later in your career.

To answer to OP question. Back when I took them, they were all separate tests but from the same question bank. So, meaning you have to take the same test twice. Once for CFI and once for AGI. One you have the test results for the AGI, BGI or IGI in hand, all you have to do is go to the FSDO with a filled out 8710 and hand it over. Its a lot easier to get them now while you have those test in your head rather than to wait.

FWIW, an instructor must hold either AGI or IGI to be eligible for a Gold Seal.

Like I said: FWIW.... which isn't a whole lot.

All,

I appreciate your replies. I thought it was a separate test, but I wanted to make sure.

Thanks for your input.

DR19

Basically the same? - Yes

AGI count for CFI? - No

I agree pretty much with what the others said.

If you do have a reason to take both you might want to do them on the same day. I did. If you are ready for one you are ready for the other.

Also remember that the AGI is not "category" specific. There will be some (very few, but still some) questions about baloons, gliders, weight-shift control, rotorcraft, etc.

It's not tough to study (all the FAA pubs are available online of course) but you don't want to show up expecting all airplane questions and panic when you see something about retreating blade stall.

Of course, for the CFI, it is category specific - so no worries.

Yep I got over three questions not related to airplanes!

re:
 

"FWIW, an instructor must hold either AGI or IGI to be eligible for a Gold Seal.

Like I said: FWIW.... which isn't a whole lot."

Actually, if you ever want to get your master CFI from NAFI, you'll need to have the Gold Seal.