hey!!!
 

I am going also to phase 1 on 21 of setember!!!!

Hy guys,
Does anyone already have date for Phase 2 in October? :)

real FEAST vs Skytest
 

Hi,
I'm about to do the tests. To my help I have the Skytest prep. software version 2.1 (this new version includes the "DART" (Dynamic ATC Radar Test))

In every exercise of the Skytest software there are three levels.
Could someone, who recently did the FEAST tests, help me do a comparison between the real FEAST vs Skytest, for example?:

• Big Numbers Comprehension = Skytest, level 3
• Coordinate System Test = Skytest, level 2
• Cube Folding Test = Skytest, level 1
• etc etc

Exercises in Skytest are:

• Big Numbers Comprehension
• Coordinate System Test
• Cube Folding Test
• Divided Attention Test
• Dynamic Radar Test
• Learning and Applying Rules
• Planning Ability Test
• Dynamic ATC Radar Test
• Strip Display Management Test

Hey guys.

I have been reading this thread for about 6 months but have never posted.

So, I applied in January 2011, a week after my country became a member of EUROCONTROL.

Sent in my diplomas and visual exam in February and got an invite in March to attend Phase 1 in May. I couldn't go due to university exams, so they changed it to June.

Attended Phase 1 on June 10 which was a Friday. Checked my e-mail next Wednesday and got an invite to Phase 2 for September 7.

Attended Phase 2 on September 7. I was walking back to the hotel when I got a call from Imke to attend an interview the next day.

Had my interview on September 8, Wednesday, and was told to call Monday, September 12 for results. I called on Monday and they told me to call back on Friday.

So, I called back today on September 16 and they told me I am in :)

I start training in January 2012.

I hope this gives you a good idea about the timeline of the application process.

I am basically starting a year after I applied, but I think I got lucky that the January group had 2 open spots.

If anyone else from the January 2012 group (Gina90?) is reading this, please PM me :)

Everyone else, best of luck! :) As far as advice on how to make it goes, I can only say one thing - composure :) Also, with every stage I told myself to just make it to the next stage and no further, and I guess it worked :)

Don't hesitate to ask me questions though :) I'll be glad to help :)

eurocontrol
 

Hi! Well done AirBaltic.

I'm currently on my way to Eurocontrol for phase one testing for Monday. Out of interest, how did you find the tests?

All the best!

Honestly, I thought they were hard. After every test I was convinced I had failed. Turns out, I did pretty well.

I studied for the FEAST test on feasttest.com. I know a lot of people say you cannot prepare for the FEAST and it is either a you got it or don't thing, but I disagree.

By doing the exercises on the web tool I got a good idea of what to expect on the real thing. There were some differences, but at least I had practiced to maintain focus for 5 hours straight doing exercises that any person would find challenging.

I think the web tool is a great way how to brush up on those "you got it or don't skills", because, honestly, you could be the best ATC out there, but do you seriously work on your spatial thinking by folding cubes every day? NO.

So do not believe that preparation is not going to do you any good. If you have the necessary skills, then preparation is going to help you bring them out on the big day.

One question for those who have already taken the tests:

What exactly do you have to listen during the DART?

Thank you.

PS:

How much traffic must you control at the same time during the test? Are there lots of "grey" aircrafts?

What is it like: 3 or 4 Aircrafts under your control with 5 uncontrolled aircrafts, or 6 or 7 controlled plus 12 to 15 uncontrolled?

Does anyone know how many were doing the tests today? The group seemed huge!

I just received the letter, that my Phase 2 will be on October 18.
Anyone for this date too? :)

out of curiosity,

anyone from phase 2 and 3 on the 8th and 9th of September here?
PM me!


cheers*

good luck to all phase 2 ppl!!!
hope to hear good news soon!

feast test
 

Hi there! When you say that there were differences, what exactly do you mean? The cube for example, were there more than 4 choices, were the shapes different? I will be doing part 1 of the feast test on November and i am also practicing on feasttest.com and would really like to know how similar the exercises are. :)

Paraskevoulla
Hi. Tell me please, when did you apply?

I applied on september and I called a few days ago. They said that the first test will be on november.

And one more question...when did you sent your visual performance test..?
I also applied on September, but sent the certificate 8 days ago, and now i'm waiting for response...

They did not mention anything about a visual performance test. What exactly is that?

They asked me to pass through ophthalmologist, and check my sight.

Hey guys !

I got an email stating that i will get invited for November.

I am still waiting for the date.

Has anyone else been confirmed for November ?

Hello Marie!
I am from Cyprus too. I did not get an email but I called and they said that the first part will be in november. Most propably near the end. They will send a letter. When did you get the email?? And why was it sent for if it did not mention the date of the test?

DART
 

Regarding the DART test, how many parts is it and how much time have you got?
The 4 waypoints are shaped as a square or is the formation with angles, hence much more difficult?
Also, what is the content of the audio messages?