Rotate Pilot vs Gleim Part 107 — which one fits you?
Gleim is a long-standing aviation test-prep publisher: its Remote Pilot online test prep is $79.95 for 12 months, and the printed book is $24.95. Rotate's Part 107 Pass is $69 once with lifetime access: lessons, a 470+-question bank, timed practice exams and an AI tutor, plus a pass guarantee with conditions. Here's the honest breakdown.
We built Rotate Pilot, so we highlight our row. Every Gleim claim below is presented honestly — including where they beat us.
| Feature | Rotate Pilot | Gleim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69 once · lifetime access · no subscription, nothing renews | Online test prep $79.95 · book $24.95 · online + book $89.95 · Remote Pilot Kit $119.95 |
| Access length | Lifetime | 12 months for the online test prep |
| What you get | 32 short lessons in 8 modules, 470+ practice questions with explanations, full 60-question timed practice exams weighted by topic like the current FAA test, an AI tutor, 543 flashcards and the Drone Business Kit (10 client-ready templates) | Over 250 multiple-choice questions with explanations for every choice, unlimited practice tests, study outlines; the book is sold separately or in a bundle |
| Format | Web app on any phone or laptop: lessons, question bank, timed practice exams | Online test prep with an interface that emulates the testing centers, plus an optional printed book |
| Pass guarantee | Pass guarantee with conditions: finish the course and score 85%+ on 3 full practice exams in the 30 days before your test. Still fail on your first attempt → your $69 back + $175 toward the retest | See Gleim's site for its current terms |
| Refund window | 30-day refund, no questions asked, as long as you haven't finished the course | See Gleim's site for its current terms |
| Try before you buy | 10 free practice questions and a 20-question diagnostic, no signup | Free demo (requires creating an account) |
| FAA test fee (separate) | About $175 at a PSI testing center | About $175 at a PSI testing center |
Competitor details checked in September 2026 on aviation.gleim.com (Remote Pilot product pages); prices and terms change, so confirm on their site before you buy. The FAA knowledge test fee (about $175, paid at a PSI testing center) is separate from any course. Rotate's full guarantee terms: rotatepilot.com/part-107/guarantee.
Pick the one that matches how you learn
- You want lessons that teach the material, not only a question bank.
- You want lifetime access instead of a 12-month window.
- You want an AI tutor to explain a wrong answer on the spot.
- You want a pass guarantee, with its conditions spelled out before you pay.
- You also plan to do paid drone work: the Drone Business Kit is included.
- You like studying from a printed book you can write in.
- You mainly want a question bank and $24.95-$79.95 fits your budget better.
- You want practice in an interface that looks like the testing center's.
- You already use Gleim for other FAA tests and want to stay with it.
- You'll pass within the 12 months and don't need lifetime access.
The honest take
Gleim has published aviation test prep for decades, and its Remote Pilot products are a sensible, focused choice: an online question bank with explanations for every answer choice, unlimited practice tests and study outlines, with a printed book if you like to learn on paper.
The online test prep alone ($79.95) is $10.95 more than Rotate's Part 107 Pass ($69), and it runs for 12 months. Ours is lifetime access and includes 32 lessons, not just questions, plus full timed practice exams weighted by topic like the current FAA test, an AI tutor and the Drone Business Kit.
Ours also comes with a pass guarantee that has conditions: finish the course and score 85%+ on 3 full practice exams in the 30 days before your test. If you still fail on the first attempt, you get your $69 back plus $175 toward the retest. We didn't find Gleim's guarantee terms for this product, so check their site if that matters to you.
Whichever you use, the FAA test fee is about $175. In 2025 about 1 in 6 Part 107 knowledge test attempts failed (FAA data: 82.96% passed), and a retake means another fee and a 14-day wait.
FAQ
Is Rotate Pilot or Gleim better for the FAA Part 107 exam?▾
Gleim suits you if you want a focused question bank (over 250 questions, unlimited practice tests) and maybe a printed book. Rotate's Part 107 Pass suits you if you want lessons plus a 470+-question bank, timed practice exams and an AI tutor, with lifetime access and a conditional pass guarantee, for $69 once.
How much does Gleim Part 107 cost?▾
When we checked in September 2026: FAA Test Prep Online: Remote Pilot – SUAS was $79.95 for 12 months; the Remote Pilot FAA Knowledge Test Prep book $24.95; online + book $89.95; and the Remote Pilot Kit $119.95. Confirm current prices on aviation.gleim.com. The FAA test fee (about $175) is separate.
How long do I get access?▾
Gleim's online test prep lists 12 months of access. Rotate's Part 107 Pass is lifetime access for one payment of $69. No subscription, nothing to renew.
How does Rotate's pass guarantee work?▾
Finish the course and score 85% or higher on 3 full-length simulations within the 30 days before your FAA test. If you still don't pass on your first attempt, send us your test report within 30 days and we refund 100% of what you paid and send you $175 toward your retest. Separately, there's a 30-day refund, no questions asked, as long as you haven't finished the course. The full terms are at rotatepilot.com/part-107/guarantee.
Can I try either one before paying?▾
Gleim offers a free demo of its test prep after you create an account. Rotate lets you answer 10 free Part 107 practice questions, or take a 20-question diagnostic that predicts your score, with no account.
Who should pick Gleim over Rotate Pilot?▾
Pick Gleim if you want a printed book, you mainly need a question bank, or you already study with Gleim for other FAA tests. It's a well-known, focused product, and a fine choice if that's the way you like to study.
Three ways to start, before you buy a question bank
If you have decided
Part 107 Pass: 32 lessons, 470+ questions, full timed practice exams and an AI tutor — $69 once, yours for life.
Every question explained, not just answered. The FAA charges $175 a sitting. One payment, yours forever — no subscription, nothing to cancel.
If you want to see it first
Ten exam-style Part 107 practice questions, scored, with the explanation for every answer. No card, no account.
Try 10 questions freeNot today? Take the Part 107 numbers with you.
The figures and limits this exam actually tests, on one page — so you can weigh us against Gleim on your own time instead of from memory.
Free forever. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Rotate: $69 once, lifetime · Gleim online test prep: $79.95 for 12 months (checked September 2026) · FAA test fee about $175, paid separately · Visit Gleim