CGI Endorsements, Logbook Requirements & Instructor Responsibilities

Question 1

Which ground instructor rating is specifically authorized to endorse applicants for the instrument rating knowledge test?

Accepted Answer

Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI)

Answer

Basic Ground Instructor (BGI)

Answer

Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)

Answer

Any ground instructor certificate holder

Question 2

Under 14 CFR 61.213, an Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) is authorized to endorse applicants for which of the following knowledge tests?

Accepted Answer

Pilot certificates through the commercial pilot level

Answer

Instrument rating only

Answer

Airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate

Answer

Sport pilot only

Question 3

A Basic Ground Instructor (BGI) may provide endorsements for which pilot certificate knowledge test?

Accepted Answer

Recreational pilot

Answer

Private pilot

Answer

Commercial pilot

Answer

Instrument rating

Question 4

When do ground instructor certificates issued by the FAA expire?

Accepted Answer

Ground instructor certificates do not expire

Answer

Every 2 years, requiring renewal

Answer

Every 3 years unless a proficiency check is completed

Answer

When the holder reaches age 65

Question 5

Under 14 CFR 61.195, an instructor must not give an endorsement unless the instructor has:

Accepted Answer

Determined the student is prepared for the test or activity

Answer

Known the student for at least 6 months

Answer

Given the student at least 10 hours of training

Answer

Filed a report with the local FSDO

Question 6

What ratings are available on a ground instructor certificate?

Accepted Answer

Basic, Advanced, and Instrument

Answer

Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced

Answer

Student, Private, and Instrument

Answer

Recreational, Private, and Commercial

Question 7

A ground instructor is required to complete which of the following to maintain currency?

Accepted Answer

No currency or recency requirements apply to ground instructors

Answer

A biennial flight review every 24 calendar months

Answer

A ground instructor refresher clinic every 36 months

Answer

A written proficiency test every 2 years