The short answer

IGI certification = pass the IGI knowledge test (plus FOI unless exempt under §61.213), then a short administrative appointment where an examiner verifies your results and processes the IACRA. No checkride. No flight time. No medical. Daytona DPE does it virtually for $200 flat, temporary certificate issued at the end of the call.

What the IGI certificate authorizes

Under 14 CFR 61.215, an Instrument Ground Instructor may provide:

The IGI is instrument-specific. For private/commercial/ATP ground training and flight-review ground training, you want the Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) — and most applicants take both writtens and get AGI + IGI issued together in one appointment for one fee.

Who gets an IGI?

Eligibility — what you need first

When the FOI is not required

Per 14 CFR 61.213, the FOI is waived if you already hold:

How the appointment runs

  1. Identity verification
  2. Knowledge test result review (IGI AKTR + FOI or exemption proof)
  3. IACRA application sign-off
  4. Temporary Instrument Ground Instructor certificate issued on the spot

Typically 20 minutes. The temporary is valid immediately; the permanent plastic arrives in 4–6 weeks. Total turnaround from contact to certificate: usually 3–5 business days.

Pricing — $200 flat

$200 per appointment regardless of how many ground instructor certificates are issued. Bring your AGI + IGI AKTRs together and both are processed in one appointment for one fee. No travel fees, no rescheduling fees, no unqualified fees.

Full details → Pricing · Hub page → Ground Instructor Certificate (BGI / AGI / IGI)

Free resources

IACRA Walkthrough — Ground Instructor (PDF)

Step-by-step screenshots for the Ground Instructor Original Issuance flow. Free, no email gate.

Related

AGI — Advanced Ground Instructor

Private/commercial/ATP ground training + flight reviews. Same appointment, same $200.

Ground Instructor Hub (BGI / AGI / IGI)

All three privileges compared, eligibility, and the full process.

CFI Renewal / Recent Experience

Already a CFI? You're FOI-exempt for the IGI.

Passed your IGI written? You're one video call away.

Submit the contact form for same-week issuance. $200 flat, paid after the appointment.

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Frequently asked

How do I get IGI certification?
Pass the IGI knowledge test (plus FOI unless exempt), then complete a short administrative appointment with a DPE, FSDO, or ACR who verifies your identity and test results and processes the IACRA. There is no checkride and no flight time requirement. Daytona DPE handles this virtually in about 20 minutes for $200 flat.
What does an IGI certificate let me do?
Under 14 CFR 61.215, an Instrument Ground Instructor may provide ground training in the aeronautical knowledge areas required for the instrument rating, ground training required for an instrument proficiency check (IPC), and endorsements for the instrument rating knowledge test.
Is there a checkride for the IGI?
No. IGI issuance is purely administrative — the examiner verifies your knowledge test results and identity and processes the IACRA. No practical test, no flight time, no medical required.
Do I need the FOI test for the IGI?
Yes, unless exempt under 14 CFR 61.213. The FOI is waived if you hold a current CFI, an existing ground instructor certificate, or a teacher's certificate issued by a state/local government or accredited institution authorizing you to teach at 7th grade level or higher.
Can I get AGI and IGI in the same appointment?
Yes. AGI and IGI are processed simultaneously in one appointment for one $200 fee when you bring both knowledge test results plus FOI (or an FOI-exempt credential).
Does an IGI let me teach instrument ground school without a CFII?
Yes — the IGI authorizes instrument ground training and IPC ground training without holding a CFII. It's a common credential for instrument ground school instructors at Part 141 schools and for CFIs who haven't added the instrument-instructor rating yet.