chrisbeckett2004 how soon after completing the test did you get an e-mail? Was it like an automated response? I'm on the next day now and still nothing!

MicroHamrah I completed it about 6pm and found out the next morning about 10am the next day ie. not an automated response. However, some people didn't find out for a few days so patience is the key I think!

PS. Well done LGW_08R!!

If people are looking for places to stay I'd recommend looking at the Southampton Premier Inn, it's where I stayed for my 3 stages. Clean, comfortable room and took about 15 mins to drive to the CTC. Paid £29 for each night.

Thanks again Chris!

sambatc: :) I understand you, I wonder the same thing, why some yes and others no... we're in the same position!. Time...

Cheers guys. At the moment, the only date available is tomorrow morning! Thinking that might be too early so will possibly wait for the next ones to come up.

Kimmikins, essentially yeah. It really gets you thinking about yourself though. Apparently you complete practically the same questionnaire at CTC during stage 2, so there is no point bluffing your answers as I suspect you would get caught out. I was just honest, and sometimes critical of myself. Presto, got through.

Prestwick isn't a NATS airport so I would very much doubt it.
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Since when?

Last year it was :s?????????

Hello,
I took the online test five minute ago. I am now waiting for an answer.
I can tell that is a very simple test, but I find it a bit hard. The difficulty is the time. You have to be fast and accurate. I have to reckon that my heart was bitting fast. I tried to keep my cool and focus. I think I did it well...

No it isn't, the Prestwick Centre is run by NATS, but ATC at Prestwick airport is nothing to do with them

Online assessment
 

Hi everyone looking for some help and advise. Been invited to carry out the online assessment and was looking for some advise on how to do it. Is it hard? Once you select the link does this start the online assessment or is there an oppertunity to practice? How long will it take and are there any other tools or websites similar that can be used. Thanks for your help

Hi guys,

I take myonline test yesterday, I believe it went very well, how long to receive anynews from them?

Tnkx

read the last 20 odd posts!

Online assessment
 

Hi everyone can someone tell me more about what u need to do on the online assessment and are there any other training tools you can use for practice.

First post!
 

Hi guys, ive been following the posts for a while but just decided to join now.

First I would like to say that I applied very early july so was gutted when everyone applying in Aug got their invites to the online test.
But since then I have got the invite to the online test, done it, now I m going to Swanwick for Stage 1 next week! :O

Just trying to prepare for the test(s) and find it difficult to find many test/quizzes/questions for diagramming online. any help?

How are people finding the booklet you need to know? Is it important to know every model of aircraft and all their details?

Also cheers for all the info posted here!

Got it ;)
Probably thebiggest thread ever... ;)

is SDM still on stage 2 along with DART?

The stage 1 booklet is there to be read and studied. However so far I don't think anyone has been asked in detail questions during stage 1, they're of a more general nature. Having said that though if you get accepted you will have to learn even more details about aircraft so you might as well get started erly IMO.


I have no clue if the SDM is still around (I did my stage 2 before DART came around) but hope it is because it was good fun :p

What does SDM stand for???

Just received an email. They have cancelled my stage 1 as it will now be done at the NOVOTEL. they will make it around the same time as i had already booked and will let me know shortly.

For those who still need to book their slot for stage 1 I've just checked and there was about 20 listings from the 26th Sep to the 3rd Oct. I've booked onto the 26th September one. They have changed the venue for these days, instead of being held at NATS they are held at the Novotel in Southampton. Might make the traveling a little easier for some.

LOADS of dates up right now if people want them! end of september and start of october!

Booked a date and room now! Just so I know, if you are asked to stay for the afternoon, how long does it last? Just looking at booking a train/coach! cheers!

Don't take it as gospel because it's been a while but IIRC my stage 1 took under 3 hours.

Well, I've done the Bio-date Questionnaire and, while not as time consuming as it used to be, it still made me worry that I was trying to give them the answers they wanted! I tried to be as honest as I could be, so now I wait....

thanks Crazy Voyager!! its just because it says if you pass your first tests you will be asked to stay for more tests...Am I to assume you took 3 hours and that included staying for the extra tests?? Thanks!

Since I passed all my stages yes, the 3 hours include all the 4 papers.

I had the morning slot and made a flight out of Heathrow by 6 with around 2 hours margin as far as I can remember. We can disregard the fact that a thunderstorm caused me to end up in Copenhagen instead of Gothenburg :rolleyes:


If you want the exact times and the entire story I think I posted it here, the post should be from just after rememberance day so November 13th I'd guess.

Edit: My stage 1 was 2 years ago now, so you have to go back to november 2011 to find it.

Had an email to say mine was re-arranged, so I've changed from the 26th to the 3rd and cancelled the premier inn i had booked. Booked to stay at the Novotel as they accept Avios points.

Just booked my Stage 1 test, 26th September at 16:00, Novotel Hotel, going to fly from MAN on 25th and then stay at the hotel, fly back on 27th :ok:

Looks like most People are getting the dates they want now! Good luck to all involved.. Time to get suited and booted!!

I've booked mine for the 26th sept at 10:00 :)
we'll see how it goes..

cld anyone post a link to some stage 1 revision/exercise material please?! I know its on this thread somewhere but searching back 400+ pages is a bit tiresome!
cheers

Hi megamc

It's a basic checking test where you just select a corresponding piece of info from a list!! The hard bit is its timed!!!!
I didn't think I did too well but managed to pass so just take it as it comes!!!

time limit
 

Hi, guys
I am also coming to the interview on the 26th of sept, thinking of flying to southampton. But does any one know, how long they take in replying back from the interview, it say's 15 working days in the email. But has anyone had it before that time, what is the general feedback time. oh and if anyone is flying to southampton from manchester for the interview, would like to join them.

thanks guys.

Hi,
I received my invitation to stage 1 this morning., two days after I passed the online test.
There are links in the mail to download the documents ( Material test and Nats practice leaflet). So don't worry about it, if you passed the online test you will have it.

The mail also says that stage 1 will begin by one test, if you failed you're out, If you passed then two more tests.

Thanls Chewy3112,
I have passed my test online and received the email with the dates, See you there :D

Hi guys,

I did my online test 3 days ago and still no answer. Do they reply even if you fail or is it normal to take this long, all the post I read give me the impression that they receive an email either the next day or 2 days after.

Thnkx and congratulations to all that are getting through ;)

Hi chejar,
I took the test yesterday and I haven't yet got a reply either.

I would like to know the answer to your question as well :-)

Forget my last msg, just receive my confirmation to stage 1 ;)
and... "let's get ready to ruuuuuuuuuuuuuumble..." :)

So I guess they'll get to me soon since I did it yesterday then :)

Hi again,

For me is cheaper if I go to London Airport and then Southampton, is there a train I can get from London to Southampton???? Is there a site with the train schedule so I can coordinate my arrival at London airport and departure to Southampton by train????

Thkx

PS: Goodluck Sorinc03 ;) Hope you get call.