Pretty much, although there will probably be a few non-airplane questions, too, since an AGI is authorized to instruct across all categories, not just airplanes like a CFI-A.Does the AGI pull from the same test bank as the FIA? I assume that it is basically the same test?
Is there any advantages of having it before the CFI checkride?
Merely having the GI-A ticket? No, other than stopping the 24-month clock on expiration of your FOI test result. Having it and actively teaching ground training? Absolutely, because the CFI checkride is primarily about teaching, and the more practice you get at it, the better you will be at it.Is there any advantages of having it before the CFI checkride?
I've never taken that test, but I've been told that there aren't enough non-Airplane questions on it to fail you if you know only the Airplane material.It pulls from that plus the other flight instructor test banks (rotorcraft, lighter than air, etc)
I've never taken that test, but I've been told that there aren't enough non-Airplane questions on it to fail you if you know only the Airplane material.
I've heard that as well. But I'm studying the whole enchilada to hopefully provide a little cushion on my score. And heck, I'm learning something!
I just took both a few weeks ago. The AGI does not include any questions on maneuvers (lazy eights, chandelles, etc.), while the FIA does.
If I recall correctly I only had one helicopter question on the AGI, it was about a turn-and-slip indicator.
If I recall correctly I only had one helicopter question on the AGI, it was about a turn-and-slip indicator.