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Old 10th Mar 2011, 18:27
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hello everyone,
i'm new on this forum. i applied at Eurocontrol and i'm still waiting for a date for phase 1.

good luck to all of you!
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 22:19
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Question SDM test

Sdm test is the phase 2 of the feast?
Or the second part of phase 1?
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 22:35
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Phase 1 is divided into 2 parts. The morning part, FEAST test. And the afternoon part, SDM test.

The second phase is more focussed on communication.
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 22:43
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Question

have you taken 1st and 2nd part?
and.what do you mean with "communication" ? what phase 2 includes?
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Old 11th Mar 2011, 07:46
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I took al phases Just heard that I am medical fit and can start in May this year.

In phase 2 you've got to do group discussions and a little presentation.
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Old 11th Mar 2011, 15:03
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Sdm test is the phase 2 of the feast?
Or the second part of phase 1?
Both your affirmations are correct

Joost explained very well. Let me try too.

Phase 1 consists of the FEAST tests (they are computer based). These tests are split into 2. Most of them take place in the morning (from 9AM to 11:30AM), while the SDM test takes place in the afternoon (13:00). You need to pass the morning tests in order to participate in the SDM.

Phase 2 takes place several weeks after phase 1 and consists of 3 situational tests. You will get more information about these tests when the time is right.
Basically communication and planning are the key ingredients. One of them is a 30 min. group discussion, another one is creating a flight plan and present it in front of the examiners and the last one is a paired exercise in which the ability to transmit and receive information is assessed.

Phase 3 is the interview, which usually takes place a day after phase 2.

Phase 4 is the medical examination, which usually takes place 3 months before the start of the training.

If you need anymore information, feel free to ask.
I'm in quite a good mood since I also just found out that I'm medically fit
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Old 11th Mar 2011, 16:53
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Tsorin could you please explain me something about the "creating a flight plan"? What do they want you to do? Specifically.

I'd like to take advantage of your right mood.
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Old 11th Mar 2011, 17:58
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Sure.

They give you some sheets of paper, markers, pens, instructions and a map.
Then, they leave you all alone in the room and you have to individually make a flight plan. It's nothing hard, you just need to follow the instructions.
The main task is to direct a plane from point A to point D via some other waypoints. In order to do the task as good as possible you need to take some instructions into consideration.

And after 30 minutes, the examinators come back and they will take your materials. Then, they will call each of you in another room, where you will have to present your flight plan.
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Old 11th Mar 2011, 18:17
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Thanks a lot. So kind.

3 days left for FEAST. Let's take it easy.
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Old 12th Mar 2011, 21:43
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Good luck to all who will undergo the FEAST tests the following days!

Be confident, focus on the task at hand and you should be just fine
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Old 12th Mar 2011, 22:30
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Congratulations to all of you starting in May , and thanks very mush for the information
I am trying to prepare for phase 1 in May..
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Flying into AMS tomorrow and will be arriving at the hotel early evening - see some of you soon.

Sam
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Old 13th Mar 2011, 18:46
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Talking Good luck

Good luck to all of you going for phase 1 this week
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Old 13th Mar 2011, 21:18
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Is there any dress code for phase 1 testing? I'm just going to wear a suit, because, quite frankly, I like any excuse to suit up, but I'm sure I read in here that you should just wear something comfortable?
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Old 13th Mar 2011, 21:59
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Well, Barney obviously would wear a suit during phase 1, but I'd recommend something more comfortable. Some nice shirt will be way more elegant than the average, but if you insist to be elegant, than do it. But keep in mind that during ph1, you have to sit in front of a computer all the day, and a suit may be not the perfect choice.

Oh, and answering your question: no, there is no dress code.
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Old 14th Mar 2011, 07:25
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Ah, that's nice to know. I'm actually very comfortable in a suit so that's not a problem for me.
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Old 15th Mar 2011, 09:26
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hi dimikata, when did you recieve a mail for phase 1 in may. i have been waiting for a date for almost one month and i don't know if they are going to invite me in may or another time.
thanks in advance.
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Old 15th Mar 2011, 09:44
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Hi torocky.
I didn't reveive any mail inviting me for May.
I had received invitation for phase 1 for today,but it didn't work for me.
So,they told me the next available date is in May and they'll inform me on time
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Old 15th Mar 2011, 19:23
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ok, thanks a lot. maybe we'll have the chance to see each other in may.
good luck till then.
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Smile

Hey guys,

Just had the FEAST test there on Tuesday. Only 4 out of 19 passed through to the afternoon assessment. I am delighted to say I was fortunate to make it through and I am now awaiting my results from the SDM test.

What were the results of the other training days? how many people made it through?

Hopefully I will see some new faces soon and my commiserations go to those who were not successful this time around.
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