Took CFI written, wondering about AGI

HelloCentral · September 18th, 2009, 21:35

Hey guys,

While hammering away at my commercial flight requirements, I went ahead and took the FOI and CFI writtens (prep helped drive some of the key knowledge concepts home).

Any reason to go ahead and take the AGI version of the written next while the info is still fresh? I've read here that a potential advantage (way) down the road is possibly getting a Gold Seal CFI designation. Aside from that...unless I could get hired at the school as a casual ground instructor before becoming a CFI...

Thank you for any input!!

jhugz · September 18th, 2009, 21:41

-One more thing on the resume.
-Gold Seal

If you don't mind parting w/ the hundred dollars for the written test I would say go for it.

Douglas · September 19th, 2009, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhugz

-One more thing on the resume.
-Gold Seal

If you don't mind parting w/ the hundred dollars for the written test I would say go for it.

x2

beasly · September 20th, 2009, 01:32

Take it, its a breeze.

b.

Cessna414JJB · September 20th, 2009, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Douglas

x2

x3

29.92inHg · September 20th, 2009, 23:09

Take it now, you won't want to take it after 10 signoffs for the gold seal. Just get it over with while you're at it.

Maurus · September 21st, 2009, 11:50

I never thought the Gold Seal was worth the money. Just show your pass rate in your resume if you feel a Gold Seal would help you get a job. The entire idea is a waste of money.

N8081G · September 21st, 2009, 15:29

It's an easy way to get an extra licenses to impress people with

29.92inHg · September 23rd, 2009, 18:36

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Originally Posted by Maurus

I never thought the Gold Seal was worth the money. Just show your pass rate in your resume if you feel a Gold Seal would help you get a job. The entire idea is a waste of money.

but the seal is GOLD...

Bernoulli Fan · October 8th, 2009, 11:29

Am I correct that to receive the IGI certificate, all one needs to do is pass the IGI and FOI writtens and submit the paperwork? In other words, there is no oral or other practical exam?

patthepilot · October 8th, 2009, 12:41

correct. i handed mine in while doing the CFI checkride

ftyflyboy · October 13th, 2009, 02:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by HelloCentral

Any reason to go ahead and take the AGI version of the written next while the info is still fresh?

It is the easiest and least expensive license you will ever get in aviation....take the test!

Nihon_Ni · October 13th, 2009, 08:54

It's not worth the ink used to write it on a resume. If you're actively instructing, you can take and pass the AGI test without studying if the need ever arises. (I did exactly that when I needed it.)

shdw · October 13th, 2009, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhugz

-One more thing on the resume.
-Gold Seal

If you don't mind parting w/ the hundred dollars for the written test I would say go for it.

I am being lazy, sorry. But would you mind telling me what else is needed to get the "gold seal." Is it as simple as doing this extra test on top of your CFI ride and other tests?

808av8 · October 27th, 2009, 01:59

A story I heard. CFI hopefull on their initial checkride with the FAA.

FAA inspector, " May I see you FOI test results?"

Applicant, " I don't have those but here is my AGI certificate."

FAA Inspector, " How nice. Now we don't have to mess with all that FOI stuff."

Applicant (smiling)

jhugz · October 27th, 2009, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808av8

A story I heard. CFI hopefull on their initial checkride with the FAA.

FAA inspector, " May I see you FOI test results?"

Applicant, " I don't have those but here is my AGI certificate."

FAA Inspector, " How nice. Now we don't have to mess with all that FOI stuff."

Applicant (smiling)

I talked about FOI for at least an hour after showing the Fed's my AGI/IGI.

juxtapilot · October 27th, 2009, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhugz

I talked about FOI for at least an hour after showing the Fed's my AGI/IGI.

Do you need both AGI and IGI to get Gold Seal? Can you just have IGI or AGI?

PA44-LUV · October 27th, 2009, 16:11

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Originally Posted by juxtapilot

Do you need both AGI and IGI to get Gold Seal? Can you just have IGI or AGI?

Just need either the IGI or AGI, not both (well, and the other stuff)

particlem86 · October 27th, 2009, 16:29

Don't forget the awesome perk of no longer being 'required' to keep track of written sign offs!......(where's the sarcasm button) If that's worth a 100 bucks to ya. But I did it too. After doing this for so long, sometimes you have to pretend like you are still making personal advancements. haha.

Plus, getting the gold seal is like a super instructor way of renewing your certificate!
5 sign offs in 24 months, w/ 80% ? Ha. I'll see your 5, and raise you 5. The 100 bucks for the test, and hour to take it is less involved than a CFI renewal course (I'm assuming).

September 18th, 2009, 21:35	#1
HelloCentral Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: love_it_here Posts: 23	Took CFI written, wondering about AGI Hey guys, While hammering away at my commercial flight requirements, I went ahead and took the FOI and CFI writtens (prep helped drive some of the key knowledge concepts home). Any reason to go ahead and take the AGI version of the written next while the info is still fresh? I've read here that a potential advantage (way) down the road is possibly getting a Gold Seal CFI designation. Aside from that...unless I could get hired at the school as a casual ground instructor before becoming a CFI... Thank you for any input!! Last edited by HelloCentral; September 18th, 2009 at 21:47.

September 18th, 2009, 21:41	#2
jhugz Old Skool Join Date: May 2007 Location: YMCA Posts: 1,711	Re: Took CFI written, wondering about AGI -One more thing on the resume. -Gold Seal If you don't mind parting w/ the hundred dollars for the written test I would say go for it. __________________ DHC-8-200 FA \| AGI.IGI \| CSEL.CMEL \| CFIA.CFII.MEI

September 20th, 2009, 01:32	#4
beasly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 899	Re: Took CFI written, wondering about AGI Take it, its a breeze. b.

September 20th, 2009, 23:09	#6
29.92inHg Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 276	Re: Took CFI written, wondering about AGI Take it now, you won't want to take it after 10 signoffs for the gold seal. Just get it over with while you're at it.

September 21st, 2009, 11:50	#7
Maurus Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,605	Re: Took CFI written, wondering about AGI I never thought the Gold Seal was worth the money. Just show your pass rate in your resume if you feel a Gold Seal would help you get a job. The entire idea is a waste of money. __________________ “I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.” - Aristotle

September 21st, 2009, 15:29	#8
N8081G Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N/A Posts: 113	Re: Took CFI written, wondering about AGI It's an easy way to get an extra licenses to impress people with __________________ Commercial Pilot ASEL/AMEL Flight Instructor Aircraft Dispatcher 4 year degree - Aeronautical Technology

October 8th, 2009, 11:29	#10
Bernoulli Fan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 192	Re: Took CFI written, wondering about AGI Am I correct that to receive the IGI certificate, all one needs to do is pass the IGI and FOI writtens and submit the paperwork? In other words, there is no oral or other practical exam? __________________ Pilot/ATC internal career path conflict.

October 8th, 2009, 12:41	#11
patthepilot Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ada, OK Posts: 77	Re: Took CFI written, wondering about AGI correct. i handed mine in while doing the CFI checkride __________________ --An educated daredevil

October 13th, 2009, 08:54	#13
Nihon_Ni Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 527	Re: Took CFI written, wondering about AGI It's not worth the ink used to write it on a resume. If you're actively instructing, you can take and pass the AGI test without studying if the need ever arises. (I did exactly that when I needed it.) __________________ MCFI, CFII, MEI, Gold Seal

October 27th, 2009, 01:59	#15
808av8 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 12	Re: Took CFI written, wondering about AGI A story I heard. CFI hopefull on their initial checkride with the FAA. FAA inspector, " May I see you FOI test results?" Applicant, " I don't have those but here is my AGI certificate." FAA Inspector, " How nice. Now we don't have to mess with all that FOI stuff." Applicant (smiling)

October 27th, 2009, 16:29	#19
particlem86 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Corn fields, USA Posts: 18	Re: Took CFI written, wondering about AGI Don't forget the awesome perk of no longer being 'required' to keep track of written sign offs!......(where's the sarcasm button) If that's worth a 100 bucks to ya. But I did it too. After doing this for so long, sometimes you have to pretend like you are still making personal advancements. haha. Plus, getting the gold seal is like a super instructor way of renewing your certificate! 5 sign offs in 24 months, w/ 80% ? Ha. I'll see your 5, and raise you 5. The 100 bucks for the test, and hour to take it is less involved than a CFI renewal course (I'm assuming). Last edited by particlem86; October 27th, 2009 at 16:33. Reason: still raining outside.

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