EASA ATPL Theory Exam Prep
2,000+ questions · all 14 subjects · subject mocks · AI tutor for Air Law, Met, Performance, Nav
ATPL theory is 14 subjects and 6-9 months of grinding. Your ATO supplies the theoretical credit course. Rotate is the $14.99/mo drill rig you run between modules — Learning-Objective-mapped questions and an AI tutor that actually explains why ISA deviation matters for true altitude.
or $7.49 first month · then $14.99/mo subscription (cancel anytime)
Stripe-secured · Not an EASA-approved ATO · One-time = no auto-renewal
What you get on the ATPL plan
Four pillars built for EASA ATPL theory across all 14 subjects. Learning-Objective-mapped, not FAA-translated.
2,000+ ATPL questions across all 14 EASA subjects
Air Law, Aircraft General Knowledge (airframe, electrics, powerplant, instruments), Flight Performance & Planning (mass & balance, performance, flight planning), Human Performance, Meteorology, Navigation (general, radio), Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight, and Communications (VFR, IFR). Mapped to current EASA Learning Objectives.
Subject-specific mock exams
Run a 44-question Air Law mock, a 76-question Meteorology mock, or a 56-question General Navigation mock — each matching the real EASA question count and time limit per subject. Score breakdown by Learning Objective so you know exactly which LOs to revise before sitting the central exam in your authority.
EASA-aligned explanations, not FAA-translated
ATPL is not just bigger FAA-PPL. Mass & balance uses different units and reference data. Performance uses the JAR-OPS class A/B/C distinction. Air Law tests EU Reg 965/2012 and ICAO Annexes, not FAR Part 91. Every Rotate explanation cites the EASA AMC/GM or ICAO Annex, not US references.
AI tutor for every subject, 24/7
Ask why ISA deviation matters for true altitude. Ask about minimum fuel computation under CAT.OP.MPA.150. Ask about V1, VR, V2 relationships at heavy weight. Detailed answer with EASA references, available between study sessions or the night before your authority's central exam slot.
How Rotate compares to Aviation Exam, Bristol, CATS, Aerocourse
Rotate is not an ATO and does not issue theoretical knowledge credit. We are the $14.99/mo drill tool you use alongside your formal ATO course — and the AI tutor your ATO doesn't have.
| Option | Price | Format | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotate Pilot | $7.49 first mo, then $14.99/mo | Q-bank + AI tutor + subject mocks | Self-study supplement to ATO course |
| Aviation Exam | ~$89/mo | ECQB-style Q-bank | Last-mile drilling pre-central exam |
| Bristol Groundschool | $600+ | EASA-approved distance learning ATO | Need the actual theoretical credit certificate |
| CATS ATPL | ~$3,000 | Full integrated theory course | UK-based, want classroom + brush-up weeks |
| Aerocourse | ~$400-800 | Online theory course (Transport Canada-focused, some EASA crossover) | Canadian ATPL candidates with EASA conversion plans |
Prices accurate as of May 2026. To sit EASA ATPL central exams you must complete an approved ATO theoretical course — Rotate is a study aid, not a substitute.
FAQ
How much does Rotate Pilot ATPL prep cost?▾
$7.49 USD for the first month with coupon PILOT50, then $14.99/mo. Cancel anytime — Stripe stops the next charge immediately, no contract. ATPL theory takes most students 6-9 months to complete across all 14 subjects, so plan on Rotate as a monthly tool rather than a one-time purchase.
How does EASA ATPL theory actually work — 14 subjects, central exams, what's the pass mark?▾
EASA ATPL theory is split into 14 subjects examined centrally by your national authority (UK CAA, Austro Control, ENAC, AESA, LBA, etc.) using a question bank derived from the EASA Central Question Bank (ECQB). Pass mark is 75% on each subject independently. You must pass all 14 to be issued the ATPL theory credit, which is valid for 36 months from the last pass to complete your full ATPL skill test.
What are the EASA ATPL retake rules?▾
Under Part-FCL, you have up to 6 sittings to complete all 14 subjects within an 18-month period from the end of the calendar month of your first sitting. A maximum of 4 attempts per subject is permitted. Failing those limits forces a full retake of all 14 subjects after completing additional approved theoretical training. Rules vary slightly by authority — confirm with your national CAA before sitting.
Does Rotate cover the EASA Central Question Bank (ECQB)?▾
Rotate's 2,000+ questions are written against published EASA Learning Objectives and prior released questions. We are not an ATO and do not have ECQB feed access (only approved ATOs and licensed providers like Aviation Exam have direct ECQB integration). Use Rotate to drill Learning Objectives and concepts; use an ATO-supplied platform for live ECQB-style question feed in the final weeks before your central exam.
How does Rotate compare to Aviation Exam, Bristol Groundschool, CATS, or Aerocourse?▾
Aviation Exam ($89/mo) has direct ECQB-style question integration and is the gold standard for last-mile drilling. Bristol Groundschool ($600+) is a full distance-learning theory course required for the ATPL theory credit at most ATOs. CATS ATPL (~$3,000) is the classic UK integrated theory course bundle. Aerocourse is a Canadian-focused alternative. Rotate is positioned underneath all of them: $14.99/mo to drill Learning Objectives concepts and use the AI tutor between formal ATO modules. You still need an EASA-approved ATO for the actual theoretical credit — Rotate is a study aid, not a course provider.
Is Rotate a substitute for an EASA-approved ATO theory course?▾
No. EASA Part-FCL requires ATPL theory candidates to complete an approved ATO theoretical knowledge course before sitting the central exams. Rotate is a self-study tool that runs alongside your ATO course — extra questions, extra explanations, AI tutor for the topics your distance-learning material glosses over. We are not an ATO and do not issue theoretical credit certificates.
What happens if I fail a subject?▾
You retake that subject at your national authority's next available slot (typically within 1-2 months) and pay the authority's per-subject re-sit fee, which varies — UK CAA was around £73 per subject as of 2025, AESA Spain around €68. You keep your passes on the other 13 subjects. If you exhaust 4 attempts on a single subject or 6 total sittings, you fail the entire theory cycle and must re-train and re-sit all 14.
What happens if I cancel mid-ATPL training?▾
Cancel anytime from your Rotate dashboard — Stripe stops the next charge immediately. Your previous payments are non-refundable, but you keep dashboard access until the end of your current billing month. Restart anytime later with the same account; your saved progress on each subject is retained.
14 subjects across 6-9 months?
ATPL theory is a marathon. Annual is $99 for 12 months — that's the entire theory window covered for less than half of monthly × 9. 2,000+ Learning-Objective-mapped questions across all 14 subjects plus the AI tutor.
Annual saves $80 vs monthly · one-time = no card on file