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FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) Exam Prep

The FAA Advanced Ground Instructor exam is the most comprehensive FAA written test, covering all knowledge areas from private through commercial pilot level including instrument procedures. Passing AGI and FOI qualifies you to teach any aviation ground school.

100

Questions

70%

Pass Mark

3 hours

Time Limit

78%

Avg Pass Rate

Cost

$175

Prerequisites

None — no pilot certificate required, only FOI exam recommended

Topics Covered

1All private pilot knowledge areas
2All instrument rating knowledge areas
3All commercial pilot knowledge areas
4Regulations for all certificate levels
5Advanced weather and meteorology
6Complex aircraft operations
7IFR procedures and navigation
8Performance and weight/balance

Expert Study Tips

1

This exam covers the broadest range of any FAA knowledge test

2

Study material for PPL, IFR, and CPL exams combined

3

You do NOT need a pilot certificate to take this exam

4

Focus on areas where PPL, IFR, and CPL content overlaps — those appear most

5

The AGI certificate lets you teach all ground school subjects

6

Passing AGI + FOI = Ground Instructor certificate with no flight hours required

Suggested Study Timeline

1

Weeks 1-4

Cover all exam topics systematically with detailed notes

2

Weeks 5-8

Deep study of complex subjects, work advanced practice problems

3

Weeks 9-12

Full-length practice exams under timed conditions

4

Weeks 13-15

Focus on weak areas, revisit difficult concepts

5

Week 16

Final comprehensive review and exam scheduling

Recommended Resources

  • FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
  • FAA Instrument Flying Handbook
  • 14 CFR Parts 61, 91, and 135
  • All FAA knowledge test supplements

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