What do I do with an AGI?

[sqwkvfr]

Make sure that when you go for your CFI checkride you bring the AGI certificate with you, since it takes the place of your FOI results.

When I took my ride I think the examiner was shocked that someone actually had a ground instructor certificate.

I didn't need to take the FOI??

 

[Flechas]

Flechas,
61.189 specifically spells out the records you're required to keep for 3 years - knowledge test endorsement (and the result) is one of them

There's no such regulation regarding ground instructor records....just flight instructor records



-mini

Thanks mini, I never got my AGI so I kept ALL the records, you never know when they may come back to you. I have many signatures flying around.

 

[minitour]

I didn't need to take the FOI??

of course...for either your AGI or CFI...whichever comes first

Flechas: Glad I could help...I'm just too flustercucked sometimes to keep THAT many records....as it is I had to design a VERY intricate record keeping system......that my wife monitors

Every day when I come home "did you sign anyone's logbook?" "no dear"

-mini

 

[Flechas]

I just keep a copy of all the endorsements I gave in a big file, the only time I had to use it so far was when I took them to the CLE FSDO to renew my CFI. When the inspector saw the pile he just said "don't worry, I believe you have enough".

How's the CFI life mini, liking it so far?

 

[minitour]

How's the CFI life mini, liking it so far?

It's okay...there's just something about getting crossed up with a 10 hour student at 400' on the base to final turn with the power to idle and the stall warning horn whaling away...being able to go "yeah...I taught him that"

Seriously though....I'm worried about the first solo...I've got a guy that's CLOSE to being ready (if he'd get his medical, take the written and be a bit more confident on the radios, he'd be ready...) but aside from him, the rest of my students are cool...

Only had to do the screaming "MY PLANE" a few times so far...

-mini

 

[Flechas]

It's okay...there's just something about getting crossed up with a 10 hour student at 400' on the base to final turn with the power to idle and the stall warning horn whaling away...being able to go "yeah...I taught him that"

Seriously though....I'm worried about the first solo...I've got a guy that's CLOSE to being ready (if he'd get his medical, take the written and be a bit more confident on the radios, he'd be ready...) but aside from him, the rest of my students are cool...

Only had to do the screaming "MY PLANE" a few times so far...

-mini

Haha seems like you are having a good time!!!

I feel you on the solo guys, I remember my first one, man was I nervous...
Hope you have good life insurance, because they are gonna try to kill you over and over...

 

[minitour]

Hope you have good life insurance, because they are gonna try to kill you over and over...

Thanks...I think.

I just keep thinking "they're all trying to kill me right now"...so far so good.

It is pretty cool seeing a guy go from "duh" to almost solo...love it.

-mini

 

[User546]

Ahh the AGI... I took that test and passed a year and half ago, and still have the printed test results taped to my filing cabinet.

Anyone know how long these written results are good for?

The nearest FSDO is like 3 hours away (hence why it's on the filing cabinet), is there any easier way of getting the certificate without actually going there?

 

[Flechas]

Hey User, I think you can give it to a DE and he'll take care of it.

 

[mattpilot]

Ahh the AGI... I took that test and passed a year and half ago, and still have the printed test results taped to my filing cabinet.

Anyone know how long these written results are good for?

The nearest FSDO is like 3 hours away (hence why it's on the filing cabinet), is there any easier way of getting the certificate without actually going there?

All knowledge tests are good for 2 years. The other way of getting a certificate is to have a DPE send it in. But he will then charge you - usually between $20 - $50.

 

[Flechas]

All knowledge tests are good for 2 years. The other way of getting a certificate is to have a DPE send it in. But he will then charge you - usually between $20 - $50.

Unless your students are big part of his income, then he'll do it for free

 

[5ontheglide]

Just a little extra info on the whole "what's it good for question". If you ever plan on acting as a Chief or Assistant Chief Pilot at a Part 141 ground school you will legally need an AGI for certain classes. Having said it, this might be one of the most over-looked rules in the instructing realm. (Right behind that whole thing about the two dollar sweep hand clock in the airplane working for IFR flights) Have fun.

 

[Flechas]

Ever hear anything about Raskeys CFI rides?

Yeah, about half my students took the ride with him.

 

[Flechas]

That was sooooooooo informative. I don't see how people survive an oral longer than 1 hour...

Sorry Greg, I guess I missed the CFI part of your question.....

Don't know much about his CFI rides, but I know that for MEI and CFII he's just the same as he's with other rides, but he does some of the flying.
So the answer is...the same, if you know your stuff and are ready to do it really fast, you'll be ok.

 

[minitour]

I don't see how people survive an oral longer than 1 hour...

lots of whipped cream...