Rotate Pilot — FAA exam prep

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by Perufitlife

FAA written-test prep: practice questions, readiness diagnostic, METAR/TAF, drone airspace

io.github.Perufitlife/rotate-pilot (MCP Server)

This MCP server provides FAA written-test preparation capabilities, including practice questions, a readiness diagnostic, and METAR/TAF support. It also covers drone airspace content for users preparing for relevant FAA knowledge examinations.

🛠️ Key Features

FAA written-test prep
Practice questions
Readiness diagnostic
METAR/TAF
Drone airspace

🚀 Use Cases

Practice FAA written-test questions
Check readiness via a diagnostic
Use METAR/TAF material during preparation
Review drone airspace topics for exam study

⚡ Developer Benefits

Structured preparation topics (practice, diagnostic, METAR/TAF, drone airspace)
Server description clarifies intended scope around FAA written-test prep

Topics

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practice_questions

Returns 1-10 multiple-choice practice questions (3 options, like the real FAA knowledge test) from Rotate Pilot's reviewed bank for Part 107, PPL, IFR, CPL or ATP, optionally limited to one area/topic. mode=quiz (default) returns the questions without their answers; mode=study includes the answer, explanation and regulatory citations (14 CFR / AIM / ACS).

Parameters4

exam	string	required	FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM).
area	string	optional	Optional area filter. Part 107: I Regulations, II Airspace, III Weather, IV Loading and Performance, V Operations (also accepts an ACS code prefix like UA.II.B). Airplane exams: a topic such as regulations, weather, navigation, aerodynamics, systems, performance, airspace, approach, holding.
count	integer	optional
mode	string	optional

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "exam": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "part107",
        "ppl",
        "ifr",
        "cpl",
        "atp"
      ],
      "description": "FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM)."
    },
    "area": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional area filter. Part 107: I Regulations, II Airspace, III Weather, IV Loading and Performance, V Operations (also accepts an ACS code prefix like UA.II.B). Airplane exams: a topic such as regulations, weather, navigation, aerodynamics, systems, performance, airspace, approach, holding."
    },
    "count": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 1,
      "maximum": 10,
      "default": 5
    },
    "mode": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "quiz",
        "study"
      ],
      "default": "quiz"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "exam"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

check_answer

Grades one answer to a Rotate Pilot practice question, identified by its question_id. Returns whether it is correct, the correct letter and text, the explanation and its citations (14 CFR, AIM, ACS code when available). Accepts a letter (A/B/C), a number 1-3 or the option text.

Parameters2

question_id	string	required	The question_id of a Rotate Pilot practice question.
answer	string	required	The user's answer: A, B, C (or 1-3, or the option text).

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "question_id": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "The question_id of a Rotate Pilot practice question."
    },
    "answer": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "The user's answer: A, B, C (or 1-3, or the option text)."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "question_id",
    "answer"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

diagnose

Starts a free readiness diagnostic for an FAA knowledge test: returns 10-20 quiz questions (answers hidden) spread across the exam's areas — for Part 107 in proportion to the official FAA weights. Each question has a question_id; scoring the set of answers gives the result per area, how it compares with the pass mark and a suggested next step.

Parameters2

exam	string	required	FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM).
count	integer	optional

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "exam": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "part107",
        "ppl",
        "ifr",
        "cpl",
        "atp"
      ],
      "description": "FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM)."
    },
    "count": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 10,
      "maximum": 20,
      "default": 15
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "exam"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

score_diagnostic

Scores a set of answers to a Rotate Pilot readiness diagnostic. Returns overall and per-area results (for Part 107 also the score weighted by the official FAA area weights), the areas below the pass mark, the correct answer with explanation for each question, and a suggested next step based on the result.

Parameters2

exam	string	required	FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM).
answers	array	required

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "exam": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "part107",
        "ppl",
        "ifr",
        "cpl",
        "atp"
      ],
      "description": "FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM)."
    },
    "answers": {
      "type": "array",
      "minItems": 1,
      "maxItems": 20,
      "items": {
        "type": "object",
        "properties": {
          "question_id": {
            "type": "string"
          },
          "answer": {
            "type": "string"
          }
        },
        "required": [
          "question_id",
          "answer"
        ],
        "additionalProperties": false
      }
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "exam",
    "answers"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

exam_facts

Official facts about an FAA knowledge test with sources: number of questions, time limit, pass mark, answer choices, minimum age, whether an instructor endorsement is needed, retest rules after a failure, how long the result is valid, 2025 national pass rate and average score, test fee when the FAA states it, and (Part 107) the official weight of each area.

Parameters1

exam

string

required

FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM).

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "exam": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "part107",
        "ppl",
        "ifr",
        "cpl",
        "atp"
      ],
      "description": "FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM)."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "exam"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

cost_of_failing

The concrete cost of failing an FAA knowledge test, with sources: fee per attempt, mandatory wait or endorsement before a retest, the 2025 national failure rate, and the expected cost of a failure.

Parameters1

exam

string

required

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "exam": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "part107",
        "ppl",
        "ifr",
        "cpl",
        "atp"
      ],
      "description": "FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM)."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "exam"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

study_plan

Builds a dated study plan from today to the exam date on Rotate Pilot's course material: learning blocks per area (Part 107 in proportion to the official FAA weights) with the Rotate Pilot lessons that cover each one where available, a mixed-practice block for weak areas and a final block of full timed practice tests, plus the free FAA references for that exam.

Parameters3

exam	string	required	FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM).
exam_date	string	required	Test date, YYYY-MM-DD.
hours_per_day	number	optional

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "exam": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "part107",
        "ppl",
        "ifr",
        "cpl",
        "atp"
      ],
      "description": "FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM)."
    },
    "exam_date": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Test date, YYYY-MM-DD."
    },
    "hours_per_day": {
      "type": "number",
      "minimum": 0.5,
      "maximum": 8,
      "default": 1.5
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "exam",
    "exam_date"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

decode_metar

Decodes a METAR aviation weather report into plain English: wind, visibility, weather, clouds, ceiling, temperature/dew point, altimeter and the VFR/MVFR/IFR/LIFR flight category. Pass either the raw METAR text or a 4-letter ICAO airport code to fetch the latest report from NOAA's Aviation Weather Center. For training, not for flight planning.

Parameters2

metar	string	optional	Raw METAR/SPECI text, e.g. 'KJFK 261751Z 18012KT 10SM FEW250 24/14 A3002'.
icao	string	optional	ICAO airport code, e.g. KJFK. Used when metar is not given.

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "metar": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Raw METAR/SPECI text, e.g. 'KJFK 261751Z 18012KT 10SM FEW250 24/14 A3002'."
    },
    "icao": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "ICAO airport code, e.g. KJFK. Used when metar is not given."
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false
}

decode_taf

Decodes a TAF terminal aerodrome forecast into plain-English periods (initial, FM, BECMG, TEMPO, PROB) with the forecast flight category of each. Pass the raw TAF text or a 4-letter ICAO code to fetch the current TAF from NOAA's Aviation Weather Center. For training, not for flight planning.

Parameters2

taf	string	optional	Raw TAF text, starting with 'TAF' or the station code.
icao	string	optional	ICAO airport code, e.g. KORD. Used when taf is not given.

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "taf": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Raw TAF text, starting with 'TAF' or the station code."
    },
    "icao": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "ICAO airport code, e.g. KORD. Used when taf is not given."
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false
}

airspace_at

For a US ZIP code or latitude/longitude: the FAA airspace class at drone altitudes (0-400 ft AGL), the controlled airspace overhead, and the FAA UAS Facility Map (LAANC) ceiling if the point is on the grid, with a one-sentence plain-English verdict under 14 CFR Part 107. Uses FAA Class Airspace and UAS Facility Map data and USGS elevation. Checks one point only — not TFRs, NOTAMs or special-use airspace.

Parameters3

zip	string	optional	5-digit US ZIP code (uses the ZIP's center point).
lat	number	optional	Latitude (WGS84), used with lon when zip is not given.
lon	number	optional	Longitude (WGS84, negative in the US).

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "zip": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "5-digit US ZIP code (uses the ZIP's center point)."
    },
    "lat": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Latitude (WGS84), used with lon when zip is not given."
    },
    "lon": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Longitude (WGS84, negative in the US)."
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false
}

get_offer

Rotate Pilot's current paid prep for an FAA exam: price, what is included, guarantee and refund terms with a link to the full terms, the free practice options, and purchase links.

Parameters1

exam

string

required

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "exam": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "part107",
        "ppl",
        "ifr",
        "cpl",
        "atp"
      ],
      "description": "FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM)."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "exam"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

compare_prep_options

Side-by-side prices and contents of common prep options for an FAA exam, with the date the prices were checked and free alternatives. Only lists competitor prices Rotate has verified (currently Part 107); for other exams it says so instead of guessing.

Parameters1

exam

string

required

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "exam": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "part107",
        "ppl",
        "ifr",
        "cpl",
        "atp"
      ],
      "description": "FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM)."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "exam"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

start_checkout

Returns the direct purchase link for Rotate Pilot's prep for an exam (Stripe Checkout on rotatepilot.com), or the plans page when that exam has no one-click checkout. It does not charge anything: the user completes payment in their browser.

Parameters2

exam	string	required	FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM).
tier	string	optional	Part 107 only. Default pass.

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "exam": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "part107",
        "ppl",
        "ifr",
        "cpl",
        "atp"
      ],
      "description": "FAA knowledge test: part107 (drone / Remote Pilot, UAG), ppl (Private Pilot Airplane, PAR), ifr (Instrument Rating Airplane, IRA), cpl (Commercial Pilot Airplane, CAX), atp (Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine, ATM)."
    },
    "tier": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "pass",
        "pro"
      ],
      "description": "Part 107 only. Default pass."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "exam"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false
}

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Rotate Pilot — FAA exam prep MCP server

Practice for the FAA drone (Part 107) and pilot knowledge tests inside Claude, ChatGPT or any MCP client.

A remote, read-only MCP server from Rotate Pilot. No install, no API key, no sign-in.

code

Endpoint:  https://rotatepilot.com/api/mcp
Transport: streamable HTTP (JSON responses)
Auth:      none (public data only)

code

you:     "Give me a 15-question Part 107 diagnostic"
claude:  → 15 questions in the real test's 3-option format, spread by the official area weights
you:     "1 A, 2 C, 3 B …"
claude:  → 64% overall · Regulations 50% (48% of the real test) · Airspace 33% (20%) …
           weakest areas first, with 14 CFR / AIM / ACS references

Add it

Claude (claude.ai, desktop, mobile) — it is in the Connectors Directory: Customize → Connectors → search "Rotate Pilot" → Connect. Or add it by URL: Customize → Connectors → Add custom connector → https://rotatepilot.com/api/mcp?client=claude

Claude Code

bash

claude mcp add --transport http rotate-pilot https://rotatepilot.com/api/mcp?client=claude

Any other MCP client (Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf…)

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rotate-pilot": { "url": "https://rotatepilot.com/api/mcp" }
  }
}

Full documentation: rotatepilot.com/developers/mcp

Tools

All tools are read-only (readOnlyHint: true) and return structured content.

Tool	What it does
`practice_questions`	1–10 questions in the real FAA 3-option format for Part 107, PPL, IFR, CPL or ATP, filtered by ACS area. Quiz mode hides the answer; study mode shows it with the explanation and references.
`check_answer`	Grades one answer: correct or not, the right option, explanation and 14 CFR / AIM / ACS references.
`diagnose`	A 10–20 question readiness diagnostic spread across the exam's areas (Part 107 weighted like the real test).
`score_diagnostic`	Overall and per-area score against the 70% pass mark, weighted score for Part 107, weakest areas and a suggested next step.
`exam_facts`	Questions, time limit, pass mark, minimum age, retest rules and 2025 national pass rates, with FAA sources.
`cost_of_failing`	Fee per attempt, retest wait or endorsement, the 2025 failure rate and the expected cost of a failed attempt.
`study_plan`	A dated study plan from today to your test day.
`decode_metar`	Plain-English METAR decoding (raw text, or live from NOAA by ICAO code) with flight category and ceiling.
`decode_taf`	Plain-English TAF periods (FM / BECMG / TEMPO / PROB) with the forecast category of each.
`airspace_at`	Airspace class at drone altitudes (0–400 ft) for a US ZIP code or lat/lon, the controlled airspace overhead and the LAANC ceiling.
`get_offer`	Rotate Pilot's current paid prep for an exam, its guarantee terms and links (only when you ask).
`compare_prep_options`	Dated price comparison of common prep options plus free alternatives.
`start_checkout`	The purchase link for Rotate Pilot's prep (only when you ask).

In ChatGPT (?client=chatgpt) the last three tools are not exposed and results contain no prices or purchase links, following OpenAI's plugin guidelines.

Try it

"Give me a 15-question Part 107 diagnostic"
"Quiz me on Class B airspace, 3 questions"
"Decode the METAR for KJFK"
"What airspace is ZIP 80202 in for my drone?"
"Make me a study plan, my Part 107 test is on October 20"
"How long is the FAA Private Pilot written test and what's the pass rate?"

Privacy

The server logs the tool name, exam and outcome of each call to measure usage. It does not receive your conversation, and there is no account. Details: rotatepilot.com/privacy#ai-connector.

About this repository

This repository holds the public listing for the hosted server (server.json for the official MCP Registry) and its documentation. The server itself runs on rotatepilot.com; there is nothing to self-host.

Rotate Pilot is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA or PSI.

Support: hello@rotatepilot.com

Install

Tools (13)

practice_questionscheck_answerdiagnosescore_diagnosticexam_factscost_of_failingstudy_plandecode_metar

Remote endpoint

Streamable HTTP

Hosted server - connect over the network, no local install.

url

https://rotatepilot.com/api/mcp

Add to VS Code Add to Cursor

claude_desktop_config.json

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rotate-pilot": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://rotatepilot.com/api/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Desktop config is stdio-only; this bridges via mcp-remote. Native remote: Settings > Connectors.

io.github.Perufitlife/rotate-pilot (MCP Server)

🛠️ Key Features

🚀 Use Cases

⚡ Developer Benefits

Topics

practice_questions

check_answer

diagnose

score_diagnostic

exam_facts

cost_of_failing

study_plan

decode_metar

decode_taf

airspace_at

get_offer

compare_prep_options

start_checkout

Rotate Pilot — FAA exam prep MCP server

Add it

Tools

Try it

Privacy

About this repository

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