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

Under 14 CFR 61.213(c), only the Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) rating authorizes endorsements for the instrument rating knowledge test.

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

An AGI may endorse applicants for all knowledge tests through the commercial pilot certificate, including sport, recreational, private, and commercial.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Recreational pilot

Answer

Under 14 CFR 61.213(a), a BGI is authorized to provide training and endorsements for sport pilot and recreational pilot certificates only.

Question 4

When do ground instructor certificates issued by the FAA expire?

Accepted Answer

Ground instructor certificates do not expire

Answer

Under 14 CFR 61.19(a), ground instructor certificates are not subject to an expiration date and remain valid indefinitely.

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

FAR 61.195 requires that an instructor determine the student is prepared for the specific test or activity before providing an endorsement.

CGI - Certified Ground Instructor Practice Test

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CGI Endorsements, Logbook Requirements & Instructor Responsibilities