Pass the TAE 2.0 DGAC Perú on first attempt
ICAO English Proficiency · Updated for 2026 · Built by a pilot taking the real exam 16 June 2026
The DGAC Perú's TAE 2.0 is not TEA Mayflower, not EALTS, not ELPAC. It's the own DGAC exam: 3 parts, 6 ICAO descriptors, and a brutal lowest-of-6 final scoring rule. One weak descriptor sinks the entire result. Mock it before they grade you.
The TAE 2.0 at a glance
3 parts
Interview + Interactive + Comprehension
~25 min
Total duration
S/ 11
Official booking fee (pagalo.pe code 00274)
Level 4+
Required to fly commercially
The three parts
Parts 1 and 2 are graded by two human DGAC raters. Part 3 is auto-graded by the SRECL software.
Part 1 — Interview (Speaking)
Open interview about your role, recent flights, training history, and work-related aviation topics. Examiner asks follow-ups based on your answers. No memorized monologues — they want spontaneous, real responses.
- › Tell me about your current role in aviation.
- › Describe your training path and how it shaped you.
- › What's the most challenging flight you've flown recently?
Part 2 — Speaking + Interactive Comprehension
Role-play and interactive comprehension with multi-accent recordings (North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa). Includes non-routine situations: medical onboard, fire, fuel emergency, weather diversion, hydraulic/engine failure, bird strike, runway incursion.
- › Picture description: cockpit, ramp, weather, accident scene (30s + compare with second image).
- › Audio with non-native accent → paraphrase and respond.
- › Non-routine scenario role-play with examiner playing controller.
Part 3 — Auditory Comprehension
Audio comprehension items graded by the SRECL platform automatically. Per MPEL §2.6: "La calificación de la Parte 3: Comprensión de la evaluación es efectuada por el sistema." This is the only auto-scored section.
- › Multiple-choice after listening to ATC clearances.
- › Fill-in after weather briefing playback.
- › Identify intent in pilot-controller exchange.
6 descriptors · Final = lowest of 6
MPEL §2.6 canonical example: if Pronunciation = 3 and your other five descriptors are 4–6, your final is Level 3 (Pre-operational). One weak descriptor sinks everything.
Pronunciation
Intelligibility to international community
Structure
Grammatical control of relevant structures
Vocabulary
Range, accuracy, paraphrasing when needed
Fluency
Natural pace, hesitations, fillers
Comprehension
Multi-accent, non-routine, unexpected
Interactions
Initiating, maintaining, repairing exchanges
ICAO levels 1-6
Test day checklist
The DGAC will cancel and reschedule your exam if you don't comply with these indications before or during the test. Treat setup as part of the exam.
- ✓Updated Google Chrome — other browsers will not load the platform
- ✓Connect 10 minutes before your scheduled time
- ✓Valid pilot ID + government ID ready on camera
- ✓Quiet room, no other people, no phone in reach
- ✓Working webcam + headset (not internal laptop mic)
- ✓Stable internet (wired preferred, 10+ Mbps up/down)
- ✗No notes, papers, screens, or tabs other than the test
- ✗No interruptions — non-compliance cancels + reschedules the booking
I'm sitting the TAE 2.0 on 16 June 2026.
I'm Renzo, the pilot who built Rotate. The DGAC scheduled my TAE 2.0 for 16 June 2026, 14:00 Lima time. For the next 31 days I'm using the same mock exam I sell to prepare for the same real test I'm grading my product against.
If a descriptor on my real test misaligns with how Rotate grades it, you'll see it fixed within 48 hours. If a Part 2 accent trips me up and we didn't have it in the bank, it'll be in there next week. Founder accountability runs both directions.
If you're sitting the TAE soon, prep alongside me. If I fail anything below Level 4 on 16 June, the founder accountability clause kicks in for you too — write to hello@rotatepilot.com and I'll refund any active TAE-prep subscription.
— Renzo Macario, CPL · Founder
Frequently asked questions
What is TAE 2.0 and is it the same as TEA Mayflower or EALTS?▾
TAE 2.0 (Test of Aviation English, version 2.0) is the proprietary ICAO English Language Proficiency exam administered by Perú's DGAC through the Coordinación Técnica de Licencias (CTL). It is NOT TEA Mayflower, NOT EALTS, NOT ELPAC. It is delivered on the SRECL platform (https://srecl.mtc.gob.pe/) and follows MPEL Cap. 4 (Manual de Procedimientos de Licencias, Revisión 04, 05.07.2024).
How is the final level calculated across the 6 descriptors?▾
The final ICAO level is the LOWEST of your 6 descriptor scores — not the average. MPEL §2.6 gives the canonical example: if Pronunciation = 3 and the other five descriptors are 4-6, your final level is 3 (Pre-operational, FAIL). One weak descriptor sinks the whole result. This is why Rotate's mock exam grades each descriptor independently — to surface your weakest before the real exam does.
What does it cost and how do I book it?▾
Official fee is S/ 11.00 (eleven soles) paid via pagalo.pe under DGAC trámite code 00274. Booking is requested through Mesa de Partes Virtual (https://mpv.mtc.gob.pe/). The DGAC then emails you the date, time, and SRECL link 24-48 hours before. A no-show without 24h advance cancellation triggers a 15-day cooldown before you can rebook.
How long are TAE results valid?▾
Level 4 (Operational) — must revalidate every 3 years. Level 5 (Extended) — every 6 years. Level 6 (Expert) — lifetime, no revalidation required. Failing levels (1, 2, 3) trigger mandatory cooldown periods before you can retest. Results are issued as PDF (F-DCA-PEL-043 English or F-DCA-PEL-042 Spanish) within 5 business days. Appeals must be filed within 10 business days; the DGAC has 30 calendar days to resolve.
Why does the email say only Google Chrome works?▾
The SRECL platform uses audio capture and proctoring APIs that are tested against Chrome only. Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Brave have been reported to silently fail on the recording step — your test gets cancelled mid-way and rescheduled. Update Chrome to the latest stable version the day before, do a test recording, and disable extensions that touch microphone or screen sharing.
What happens if I fail to comply with the pre-test indications?▾
Per the DGAC's own wording: "If you fail to comply with these indications before or during your test, we will cancel it and reschedule your booking based on our availability." Most common cancellation triggers we've seen: wrong browser, no headset, second person visible on camera, phone in frame, notes on desk, mic-blocking extensions, and proctor unable to verify ID. Treat the pre-test setup as part of the exam.
Is Rotate's TAE 2.0 mock exam DGAC-approved?▾
No — DGAC does not approve third-party prep tools, and we don't claim that. What we DO claim: our mock follows the same 3-part structure (Interview + Interactive + Comprehension), grades against the same 6 ICAO descriptors using the lowest-of-6 rule, and uses multi-accent audio modeled on Part 2 of the real exam. Our founder Renzo is taking the actual TAE 2.0 on 16 June 2026 and is iterating the mock against his real prep journey — when he sits the real exam, the gaps will close.
Stop guessing your weakest descriptor.
Take a TAE 2.0 mock exam in Rotate. Get a per-descriptor score, hear your weakest descriptor flagged, then drill it until you're above Level 4 on all six.
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