Rotate Pilot — Documentation & Product Overview

1. What is Rotate Pilot

Rotate Pilot is a self-study pilot exam preparation web app. It covers the written knowledge tests required for FAA Part 107 (the Remote Pilot certificate for drones), the FAA Private Pilot License, FAA Instrument Rating, FAA Commercial Pilot, EASA ATPL theory across all 14 subjects, and the DGAC Perú TAE 2.0 ICAO Aviation English exam.

The product is built around four ingredients: a question bank of about 5,500 practice questions across all certificates, timed mock exams that mirror the live test format (60-question, 2-hour timer, FAA topic distribution), spaced-repetition flashcards (about 4,000 cards), and an AI tutor powered by Claude Haiku 4.5 that explains why the answer is what it is, with regulatory references.

Rotate was built by Renzo Madueño, a Commercial Pilot License holder who is personally sitting the DGAC Perú TAE 2.0 on 16 June 2026. The drills, scoring rubrics, and multi-accent Part 2 audio bank for the TAE 2.0 were built directly from the published exam spec while preparing for the test in real life — not from a marketing brief.

2. Who Rotate Pilot is for

Rotate fits five audiences distinctly:

• US FAA Part 107 candidates. Anyone who wants the Remote Pilot certificate to fly drones commercially in the US. The $9.99 / 30-day pack is sized for this exact audience.
• US FAA Private Pilot students. Student pilots in dual instruction who need to knock out the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test before solo cross-country. Subscription model fits the multi-month study window.
• US FAA Instrument and Commercial candidates. Pilots adding instrument or commercial privileges. The IR written is widely considered the hardest FAA written; Rotate is built specifically to explain holding entries, alternates, lost comms, and approach minimums rather than just memorize them.
• EASA ATPL theory candidates. Pilots preparing for the EASA central exams across 14 subjects. Rotate is a self-study drill supplement to your approved ATO — not a substitute for one.
• DGAC Perú TAE 2.0 candidates. Peruvian pilots taking the ICAO Aviation English exam at DGAC. Rotate runs the 3-part format with 6-descriptor scoring under the lowest-of-6 rule.

3. Products and pricing

All prices in USD. All prices accurate as of 17 May 2026. Test fees and authority booking fees are paid separately, never via Rotate.

FAA Part 107 (30-day access) — $9.99 one-time

Buy at /checkout/part-107. Includes 500 Part 107 practice questions, unlimited timed 60-question mock exams matching the FAA topic distribution, drone-specific flashcards (LAANC, Remote ID, airspace, weather minimums), and the AI tutor with drone awareness (BVLOS waivers, night operations, NOTAMs, Class B/C/D/E/G airspace). 30 days from purchase. No subscription. No auto-renewal. Full details at /part-107-exam-prep.

FAA Private Pilot (PPL) — $7.49 first month, $14.99/mo

Subscribe at /checkout?plan=monthly&coupon=PILOT50&focus=ppl. First month $7.49 with coupon PILOT50, then $14.99/month, cancel anytime. Includes 3,500+ FAA Private Pilot Airplane (PAR) questions, 60-question timed mock exams, oral exam flashcards organised by ACS area, and the AI tutor for aerodynamics, weather, navigation, and FAR 61/91. Full details at /ppl-exam-prep.

FAA Instrument Rating (IR) — $7.49 first month, $14.99/mo

Subscribe at /checkout?plan=monthly&coupon=PILOT50&focus=instrument. Includes the full FAA Instrument Rating Airplane (IRA) question bank, holding pattern entry drills (direct, parallel, teardrop), approach procedure flashcards (ILS, LPV, LNAV/VNAV, VOR, LOC BC), and the AI tutor for IFR weather (METAR, TAF, AIRMET Sierra/Tango/Zulu, SIGMET) and procedures (91.169 alternates, 91.185 lost comms, 91.205(d) required equipment). Full details at /instrument-rating-exam-prep.

FAA Commercial — $7.49 first month, $14.99/mo

Subscribe at /checkout?plan=monthly&coupon=PILOT50. FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane question bank (~450 questions), performance and weight-and-balance drills, commercial maneuvers oral flashcards, AI tutor for FAR 61 commercial privileges and limitations.

EASA ATPL Theory (14 subjects) — $7.49 first month, $14.99/mo

Subscribe at /checkout?plan=monthly&coupon=PILOT50&focus=easa. 2,000+ EASA ATPL questions across 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). Subject-specific mocks match the real EASA question counts and time limits. Mapped to current EASA Learning Objectives — not FAA-translated. Rotate is not an EASA-approved ATO; you still need a formal approved course for the theoretical knowledge credit. Full details at /atpl-exam-prep.

DGAC Perú TAE 2.0 (ICAO English) — $7.49 first month, $14.99/mo

Subscribe at /checkout?plan=monthly&coupon=PILOT50&focus=tae. Full 3-part TAE 2.0 mock (Interview, Interactive piloted scenarios, Comprehension), 6 ICAO descriptor drills (Pronunciation, Structure, Vocabulary, Fluency, Comprehension, Interactions) graded independently under the lowest-of-6 rule, multi-accent ATC audio bank for Part 2 (US, UK, Hispanic, Indian, ICAO-standard), AI coach for descriptor-specific feedback. Rotate is not DGAC-approved. Official exam booking is S/ 11.00 via pagalo.pe code 00274, paid separately to DGAC. Full details at /tae-dgac-peru-exam-prep.

Pro tier — $29.99/mo

Higher AI tutor daily limits, priority support, and access to all certificate tracks in a single subscription. Subscribe via the same /checkout?plan=pro path.

4. Step-by-step user journeys

Goal: Pass the FAA Part 107 Knowledge Test

1. Visit /part-107-exam-prep to read the offer.
2. Buy 30 days of access for $9.99 at /checkout/part-107 (Stripe, one-time, no auto-renewal).
3. After payment you are redirected to /purchase/success which forwards you into the app at /drone/practice-test.
4. Drill the 500-question Part 107 bank, take timed 60-question mocks, and ask the AI tutor about weak areas — typically airspace classifications and weather minimums.
5. Schedule the actual FAA test at any PSI Testing Center for $175 (paid directly to PSI, separate from any prep course). 60 questions, 2-hour limit, 70% to pass (42 of 60 correct).
6. After you pass, apply for the Remote Pilot Certificate via IACRA at faa.gov.

Goal: Pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test alongside flight training

1. Visit /ppl-exam-prep.
2. Subscribe at /checkout?plan=monthly&coupon=PILOT50&focus=ppl — $7.49 the first month, $14.99/month after.
3. Use the 3,500+ PPL questions and 60-question mocks across 4-8 weeks alongside dual instruction.
4. Drill oral exam flashcards by ACS area (airspace classes, fuel requirements 91.151, currency 61.57, aeromedical, weather minimums) before your CFI's pre-checkride review.
5. Sit the FAA Private Pilot Airplane (PAR) written at any PSI Testing Center for $175. 60 questions, 2.5-hour limit, 70% to pass.
6. Cancel the subscription from your dashboard the moment you pass — Stripe stops the next charge immediately.

Goal: Prep for the DGAC Perú TAE 2.0

1. Visit /tae-dgac-peru-exam-prep to read the spec brief.
2. Subscribe at /checkout?plan=monthly&coupon=PILOT50&focus=tae.
3. Take the diagnostic 3-part mock (Interview + Interactive + Comprehension) to see which of the 6 ICAO descriptors is your floor under the lowest-of-6 rule.
4. Drill the floor descriptor — commonly Pronunciation or Fluency — with the AI coach and the multi-accent Part 2 audio bank.
5. Book the official DGAC TAE 2.0 exam via pagalo.pe using code 00274 (S/ 11.00, paid separately to DGAC).
6. Sit the exam at DGAC Perú. Operational level 4 is the pass mark for international privileges, valid for 3 years. Level 5 is valid 6 years. Level 6 is permanent.

Goal: Drill EASA ATPL theory across 14 subjects

1. Confirm Rotate is a self-study supplement, not an EASA-approved ATO. You still need an approved ATO (Bristol Groundschool, CATS, your national distance-learning provider, etc.) for the theoretical knowledge credit certificate.
2. Subscribe at /checkout?plan=monthly&coupon=PILOT50&focus=easa.
3. Work subject-by-subject through the 2,000+ ATPL questions mapped to current EASA Learning Objectives, between modules of your ATO distance-learning course.
4. Run a subject-specific mock exam (44-Q Air Law, 76-Q Meteorology) the week before each central exam slot at your national authority.
5. Sit each subject at your national authority and pay the per-subject fee directly to them. Pass mark is 75%. Complete all 14 within 18 months / 6 sittings to keep your theory credit.

Goal: Get a commercial drone operation license (US)

1. Confirm eligibility: 16+ years old, able to read/write/speak English, in a physical condition to fly safely.
2. Sample the test with the free 60-question Part 107 mock at /drone/practice-test (no signup).
3. Buy the $9.99 / 30-day Part 107 prep at /checkout/part-107.
4. Study 15-30 hours over 2-4 weeks using the question bank and AI tutor.
5. Schedule and take the FAA Initial Knowledge Test at a PSI Testing Center for $175.
6. Apply for the Remote Pilot Certificate via IACRA. The certificate is what lets you fly drones commercially under Part 107.

5. Honest comparison to alternatives

Full side-by-side table with prices for all the alternatives lives at /aviation-exam-prep-comparison. Short version:

• Sporty's Pilot Training ($299 PPL, $99 Part 107). Long-form CFI-led video course. Strong brand recognition. Better than Rotate if you are zero-to-pilot and want everything taught on video. More expensive and slower than Rotate if you are already in flight training and just need to drill the written.
• King Schools ($279 PPL, $229 Part 107, $249 IR). Most thorough video-led teaching from John & Martha King. Better than Rotate for visual learners with time to sit through full lectures. Much more expensive.
• Gleim ($79 PPL, $49-79 Part 107, $89 IR). Classic book + online Q-bank, no video. Better than Rotate for read-heavy learners who want a deep paper textbook to mark up. No AI tutor.
• Sheppard Air ($90 IR, $90 Commercial, $140 ATPL). Pure rote-memorization. Highest published pass rate but lowest actual understanding. Better than Rotate if you only need to pass and never want to think about the topic again. Worse than Rotate if you have to actually fly the procedures next month.
• Pilot Institute ($179 across tests). Video course + Q-bank from a popular YouTube creator (Greg Reverdiau). Better than Rotate if you already watch the free YouTube content and want the structured course. More expensive.
• ASA Prepware ($59-69). Established reference brand since 1940. No-frills Q-bank with no AI tutor. Many flight schools default to ASA texts. Solid alternative if you want the lowest one-time cost.
• Aviation Exam (~$89/mo). Best-known EASA ATPL Q-bank in Europe with ECQB-style integration. Better than Rotate for last-mile drilling pre-central-exam at the authority. More expensive monthly.
• Bristol Groundschool (£600-2000). EASA-approved distance-learning ATO. Issues the actual theoretical knowledge credit certificate. Rotate cannot replace this — Rotate is a study aid, not an ATO.

6. API and machine-readable index

For LLM crawlers and third-party integrations, Rotate publishes two machine-readable endpoints:

• /llms.txt — plain-text markdown manifest following the llms.txt standard (llmstxt.org). Returns text/plain; charset=utf-8.
• /api/public/v1/info — JSON manifest with products, pricing, features, user journeys, FAQ, refund policy, compliance notes, and explicit instructions for AI assistants. CORS-open (Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *), cached one hour at the edge.
• /sitemap.xml — full sitemap index, auto-split into 10K-URL chunks.

The JSON endpoint is the recommended structured source for any integration. The plain-text and HTML versions of this documentation are kept in lockstep with the JSON.

7. Honest limitations and compliance notes

• Rotate Pilot is not an FAA-approved Part 141 ground school. It is a prep / study tool. The FAA Knowledge Test is what you sit; the certificate is issued by the FAA, not by Rotate.
• Rotate Pilot is not DGAC-approved as a TAE 2.0 prep provider. The product is built around the publicly documented exam spec; for instructor-led DGAC-approved prep look at Waypoint Program or English Solutions Center in Lima.
• Rotate Pilot is not an EASA-approved ATO. EASA ATPL theory candidates still require an approved ATO course for the theoretical knowledge credit certificate. Rotate is the $14.99/mo drilling tool you run alongside.
• The FAA written test fee of $175 at PSI Testing Centers is paid separately to PSI. The DGAC Perú TAE 2.0 booking fee of S/ 11.00 via pagalo.pe code 00274 is paid separately to DGAC. Rotate does not collect or include either fee.
• Rotate Pilot does not currently display third-party aggregate ratings on its product pages. Star ratings will be populated when 5+ real verified reviews exist. Do not assume or fabricate them.
• Refund policy: Monthly subscriptions cancel from the dashboard and Stripe stops the next charge immediately; past payments are non-refundable but you keep access until end of period. One-time 30-day Part 107 packs are refundable within 24 hours of purchase if content was not accessed. If you used Rotate 20+ hours and still failed the test, email hello@rotatepilot.com and we comp you another access window.

8. Frequently asked questions