SkyTest^® Preparation Software for FEAST ATCO Screenings

Content

SkyTest® Preparation Software for FEAST* ATCO Screenings includes the following training modules (for details please see right column):

FEAST* Stage 1

• Big Numbers Comprehension Test
• Coordinate System Test
  
• Cube Folding Test
  
• Divided Attention Test
• Heading Conflicts
  
• Learning and Applying Rules
• Memorize Instruments
  
• Memorize Pictograms
  
• Planning Ability Test
• Spot the Side
• Vigilance Test
  

FEAST* Stage 2

• Dynamic Radar Test
  
• Multi Control Test
  
• Strip Display Management Test

Global Tests (e.g. FAA ATSA)

• Air Traffic Collision Scenarios
  
• Differences
  
• Value Assignments and Relations
• Visual Relationships
  

Maths

• Math Word Problems
• Mental Arithmetic
• Number Series
• Numerical Estimation
  

Physics

• Electricity
• Magnetism
• Mechanics
• Optics
• Thermodynamics
• Waves

Technical Comprehension

• Electricity
• General knowledge
• Mechanics
• Optics
• Reasoning
• Thermodynamics
  

Scope of Software

SkyTest® Preparation Software for FEAST* ATCO Screenings 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

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 10.13 High 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.

Languages

English

German