SkyTest^® Preparation Software for ATCO Screenings (DFS/DLR, Austro Control, Skyguide)

(This product is available in English as well as in German language. Because you are visiting our English website, you see the English version of this product.)

SkyTest® Preparation Software for ATCO Screenings (GER, AT, CH) is designed to provide dedicated training for the aligned testing standards set by FEAST I and FEAST II frameworks along with add-ons to practice for DFS (DLR ATC screening), Austro Control and Skyguide. The software provides a total of more than 50 training modules to help you succeed in tasks within and beyond the scope of our SkyTest® Preparation Software for FEAST ATCO Screenings (FEAST is a registered trademark of EUROCONTROL).

Parts of the software package feature SkyTest® Training Assistant and SkyTest® Cloud connectivity to support your training experience.

Scope of Software

This software accommodates several features to support training experience and outcome. The software is bilingual (English and German) – you may switch between the languages any time.

Training Modules

• Comprehensive test explanations and interactive First Steps demos to get a quick feeling for the test
• Several default difficulty levels for each training module
• Randomly generated tasks to avert recurring tasks
• Extensive custom settings options for each training module

Performance Statement

• Comprehensive performance analysis after each training session
• Feedback on individual aspects of tests
• Performance graphs to illustrate performance developments in tasks

Stat

• Stat tool with graphs to illustrate long-term performance development
• Avg. performance graphs to benchmark your performance against
• Save test results, settings and performance graphs for each test sessions to compare them later

SkyTest® Training Assistant

• Guides you through the training modules to support an efficient time resourcing and maximize training outcome
• Takes your current performance level into consideration when suggesting the next training step for a sustained advancement of your performance
• Applies difficulty settings that reflect upon your current performance and outlines the next steps
• Puts emphasize on tests that returned a below-average performance
• Recognizes task aspects that caused you problems and puts more focus on these

SkyTest® Cloud (participation optional)

• Save your performance data on a SkyTest® server to restore your last training level in case of a re-installation of the software or exchange of the training computer
• Auto-sync your training levels if you use the software on several devices (like a notebook and a desktop PC)
• Benchmark your performance against anonymized pool performance stats from the SkyTest® user community
• Embedded boards to exchange information and messages with other software users
• Embedded support messaging client to approach the SkyTest® support staff

Mac™ version

Please note that the version for Mac OS™ contains the FEAST modules only (see test list) but not the other modules. Those are available in the Windows™ version only. You will also get it (no additional fees), although you select the Mac™ version during order process.

System Requirements

Hardware:  1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, minimum of 100 MB storage capacity left, minimum screen resolution of 1024x600 pix, keyboard, mouse.

Software, for Windows™ edition:  Microsoft® Windows XP®, Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Microsoft® Windows 7® / 8® / 10®, Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5™, DirectX 9.0c or higher.

Software, for Mac™ edition: Apple Mac OS 10.12 Sierra™ or higher

Use of headset is recommended but not required. Our online shop offers equipment for a realistic training experience.

Note (*)

Training modules of SkyTest® software products are similar to the original tasks but not meant to simulate or reproduce actual tests. As this is a preparation product all modules were designed under the premises to deliver gradual performance enhancements in those ability domains identified crucial for a successful air traffic controller screening participation.

Language

English