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Private Pilot Pass Guarantee

Effective September 27, 2026

1 What it covers

The Private Pilot Pass ($69) and the Private Pilot Pass + Checkride Oral Pass ($119), for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane (PAR) knowledge test. It covers the written test only: the checkride (oral and flight) is not covered.

2 The conditions

Both of these, before your FAA test:

  1. Finish every lesson of the Private Pilot course (39 lessons across 13 modules), marked complete in your account.
  2. Score 85% or higher on 3 full PAR simulations, each a separate attempt at the 60-question scored exam simulation, all taken within the 30 days before your FAA test (the test day itself counts).

Why these: the real pass mark is 70%. Three full simulations at 85%+ in the month before the test is the margin we'd tell you to have anyway.

3 What counts as a full simulation

  • The PAR simulation (60 scored + 5 unscored questions, 120 minutes), started and submitted before the clock runs out. The score is the one recorded on our server for that attempt.
  • Three different attempts. Same day or different days, any device.
  • Quizzes, topic drills, the free diagnostic and unfinished simulations are great practice but do not count.

4 What we pay

If you meet the conditions and fail the PAR on your first attempt, we refund 100% of what you paid for the Pass plus $175 toward your retest fee. One claim per purchase.

5 How to claim

  1. Within 30 days of your test, email hello@rotatepilot.com from the address you bought with (or tell us which one it was).
  2. Attach your Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR). You can cover your address and certificate number.
  3. We check the test date against your lesson completions and simulations. No screenshots needed: dates and scores are recorded on our server.
  4. If the conditions are met, the refund and the $175 go back to your original payment method, usually within 5 business days of your email.

6 Separately: 30-day refund, no questions asked

Changed your mind? Within 30 days of purchase, if you haven't finished the course, email hello@rotatepilot.com and we refund you in full. No reason needed.

7 Good to know

  • The Private Pilot Pass is test preparation. It does not give you the instructor endorsement you need to take the PAR (14 CFR 61.35 and 61.103(d)): that comes from your flight or ground instructor.
  • Rotate Pilot is not affiliated with the FAA or PSI. Always confirm against the current regulations and the FAA's own materials.
  • Questions before your test? Email hello@rotatepilot.com. It goes straight to Renzo, the founder.

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