100+ Free FAA AGI Advanced Ground Instructor Practice Questions

All three are FAA ground instructor ratings under 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart I. Basic Ground Instructor (BGI) authorizes ground training for sport, recreational, and private pilot certificates. Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) covers everything the BGI does plus commercial and ATP certificates — but NOT the instrument rating. Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) authorizes ground training exclusively for the instrument rating. Most working ground instructors hold both AGI and IGI for full primary and instrument coverage.

No. The AGI test content encompasses BGI-level subject matter, and AGI privileges include everything a BGI can do. Passing the AGI knowledge test qualifies you for AGI certification, and the BGI rating is not separately needed. You save $175 by skipping the BGI test. If you later want to add IGI (instrument rating ground training), you take the separate IGI knowledge test.

The AGI knowledge test has 100 multiple-choice questions with a 2-hour-30-minute (150-minute) time limit. You need 70% (70 correct) to pass. The test is administered on computer at FAA-authorized PSI testing centers for a $175 fee. You must also pass the 50-question FOI knowledge test ($175) unless exempt as a current teacher or college instructor.

No. The FAA Advanced Ground Instructor certificate has no pilot certificate, flight experience, or medical requirement. You must be at least 18 years old, be able to read/write/speak/understand English, and pass the FOI and AGI knowledge tests. The AGI is one of the most accessible FAA certificates and is popular with educators, aviation authors, and retired pilots who want to teach ground school.

An AGI can provide ground training and sign the endorsement certifying preparation for the knowledge test for commercial pilot and airline transport pilot (ATP) certificates, in addition to private, recreational, and sport. A BGI is limited to private, recreational, and sport. Neither can endorse for the instrument rating — that requires an IGI or a CFII. An AGI who adds IGI can endorse all ground training including instrument.

The certificate itself does not expire. However, under 14 CFR 61.217, you may not exercise the privileges of the certificate unless you show qualifying activity within the preceding 12 calendar months. Qualifying activity includes giving ground or flight instruction, completing a flight instructor refresher course (FIRC), or receiving a knowledge currency endorsement from an authorized instructor. Without current activity, the certificate remains valid but cannot be used until renewed.

If you hold a commercial or higher pilot certificate, you already know most of the aeronautical content (aerodynamics, weather, regulations, navigation). Focus your study on (1) the Aviation Instructor's Handbook (FAA-H-8083-9) for FOI content, (2) performance maneuvers if you haven't recently flown commercial maneuvers, and (3) endorsement regulations (14 CFR 61.31, 61.39, 61.56, 61.57). Many commercial pilots pass the AGI with 40-60 hours of study focused on FOI and endorsements.

Yes. After obtaining an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) through IACRA (iacra.faa.gov), you can schedule the AGI test directly through the PSI portal at faa.psiexams.com. The $175 fee is paid at scheduling. You'll select a nearby PSI testing center and an available time slot. Bring a government-issued photo ID and, if re-testing, the instructor endorsement authorizing your retest.