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Forum: ATC Issues
26th Oct 2006, 15:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,188
Posted By soontobeATCO

Incorrect. I hold a class 1 CAA medical and...

Incorrect.

I hold a class 1 CAA medical and was flatly refused even stage 1 testing with NATS due to my eyesight.

The buggers!
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Sep 2006, 15:45
Replies: 11
Views: 1,307
Posted By soontobeATCO

Had mine done at Vision Express - no probs at...

Had mine done at Vision Express - no probs at all. Sounds like the opticican you visited is speaking :mad:
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Aug 2006, 16:31
Replies: 10
Views: 4,840
Posted By soontobeATCO

I confirm what others have said. Its nice to...

I confirm what others have said.

Its nice to have a feeling of what you need to do for the tests, but I wouldnt advise spendings hours practicing or trying to 'force' yourself to learn the...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Aug 2006, 17:39
Replies: 1
Views: 951
Posted By soontobeATCO

MUAC, Maastricht - Aachen Airport. Yes...

MUAC, Maastricht - Aachen Airport.

Yes expenses are refunded on the day (in cash). You need to provide receipts etc.
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jul 2006, 14:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,029
Posted By soontobeATCO

^^^^^ what he said ^^^^^ Plenty of stuff...

^^^^^ what he said ^^^^^

Plenty of stuff floating about on here, the search button is your friend:8
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jun 2006, 21:36
Replies: 9
Views: 875
Posted By soontobeATCO

I applied in Nov 05, and will start in v. soon....

I applied in Nov 05, and will start in v. soon. (The majority of the time was spent waiting for phase I, subsequent phases in the application all happened v. quickly).

This is Eurcontrol btw.
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jun 2006, 21:55
Replies: 62
Views: 23,255
Posted By soontobeATCO

Niknak, Whilst I appreciate that your post...

Niknak,

Whilst I appreciate that your post is (probably) well intentioned id like to point out I do not think that this will be a walk in the park! Im quite aware of the fact that this is going...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jun 2006, 21:37
Replies: 62
Views: 23,255
Posted By soontobeATCO

With the sorting test, yes they combine different...

With the sorting test, yes they combine different colours and shapes, and also with specific statements telling you what to do. They start easy and get harder! Its the same with the numbers test.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jun 2006, 19:57
Replies: 62
Views: 23,255
Posted By soontobeATCO

Quite soon :eek:

Quite soon :eek:
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jun 2006, 18:57
Replies: 62
Views: 23,255
Posted By soontobeATCO

Great!...... thanks for sharing. Any other...

Great!...... thanks for sharing.

Any other amazing insights you wish to bestow upon us:p
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Jun 2006, 13:56
Replies: 62
Views: 23,255
Posted By soontobeATCO

Thanks Lon More, It is really interesting to...

Thanks Lon More,

It is really interesting to hear from someone who has 'been there and done that'.

I hope you dont think that I was suggesting that the selection tests are the 'be all and end...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Jun 2006, 10:10
Replies: 62
Views: 23,255
Posted By soontobeATCO

Fabrifx, To answer your question: Im not...

Fabrifx,

To answer your question: Im not sure!

I think the afternoon tests will be very important -but im not in a position to tell you for sure.

The number/shape sorting is just as it...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Jun 2006, 08:22
Replies: 62
Views: 23,255
Posted By soontobeATCO

fabrifx, You can only progress onto the...

fabrifx,

You can only progress onto the strip exercise in the afternoon if you are successful in the morning tests - on the day I attended 5 out of 12 made it to the afternoon.

Personally I...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Jun 2006, 08:16
Replies: 20
Views: 2,787
Posted By soontobeATCO

Quite right! The reason I was a little...

Quite right!

The reason I was a little miffed with application, was that when I was 17 I applied to NATS and my eyesight was passed as ok (the prescription was almost exactly the same as it is...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jun 2006, 07:50
Replies: 62
Views: 23,255
Posted By soontobeATCO

Flyingsystem, LOL, it was some time ago now,...

Flyingsystem,

LOL, it was some time ago now, but ill try to remember!

The FEAST tests are all computerised, and there is a maximum time limit for each element of the test (this varies with the...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jun 2006, 07:44
Replies: 20
Views: 2,787
Posted By soontobeATCO

I get the impression that NATS were using the...

I get the impression that NATS were using the eyesight as an excuse. The gits! If they had just given the real reason (whatever that may be!) I wouldnt have a problem - but getting fobbed off...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jun 2006, 15:13
Replies: 20
Views: 2,787
Posted By soontobeATCO

Do you mind me asking what your prescription is? ...

Do you mind me asking what your prescription is?

Mine are -4.0 left and -3.5 right.

NATS told me that I was outside the criteria, and even after further prompting wouldnt tell me how much by.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jun 2006, 15:07
Replies: 62
Views: 23,255
Posted By soontobeATCO

LOL, no worries AVMAN, I thought it would be...

LOL, no worries AVMAN, I thought it would be something along those lines!!



To answer some of your questions.

As far as I know, Eurocontrol only require you to be educated to school leaver...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Jun 2006, 17:19
Replies: 62
Views: 23,255
Posted By soontobeATCO

:confused:Why not? Ive been through (and been...

:confused:Why not? Ive been through (and been successful) in the selection process, so why not share the knowledge with others - im not saying im a fountain of knowledge on all things ATC or...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th May 2006, 17:20
Replies: 10
Views: 1,731
Posted By soontobeATCO

Ive also been wondering this? Also for...

Ive also been wondering this? Also for controllers at Eurocontrol?
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2006, 17:03
Replies: 28
Views: 3,736
Posted By soontobeATCO

Lon More, are you based at Eurocontrol? I have...

Lon More, are you based at Eurocontrol? I have just been accepted and am due to start at IANS in July. Would be good to get an insight from someone who has experience of it all!

(Oh and I did...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2006, 13:59
Replies: 28
Views: 3,736
Posted By soontobeATCO

I can also confirm Eurocontrol require no local...

I can also confirm Eurocontrol require no local language skills, just English. :)

(Learning dutch looks to be nigh on impossible anyway!)
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2006, 13:55
Replies: 62
Views: 23,255
Posted By soontobeATCO

Hi flyingsystem Yes i took the FEAST...

Hi flyingsystem


Yes i took the FEAST tests. First of all let me say, that for the phase 1 selection tests there is really very little you can do to prepare.

The FEAST tests are all...
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Apr 2006, 11:14
Replies: 62
Views: 23,255
Posted By soontobeATCO

Eurocontrol - Any questions, please ask!

First of all, Hello!

Longtime user, first time poster on PPRUNE. Now that i might have something useful to contribute, i thought i would make a post.

Ive just been accepted (subject to...
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