SkyTest^® Preparation Software for Swiss

Content

SkyTest® Preparation Software for Swiss includes the following training modules:

Direct Entry (Aon/cut-e)

• Deductive Logical Thinking
  
• Dot and Grid Test
  
• Gyro and RBI Test
  
• Monitoring Ability Test
  
• Reaction Rate
  
• Runway Multitasking
• Sense of Heading
  
• Sonic Multitasking
  
• Spot the Difference
• The E with Dots
• Tube Flight
  

Stage 1 (DLR only)

• Running Memory Span Test (RMS)
  
• Triangle Test (SKT)
  
• Shape Recognition Test (VFF)
  
• Spatial Orientation Test (VLR)
  
• Monitoring and Instrument Coordination Test (MIC)
  
• Perceptual Speed (OWT)
• Signals Processing Test (SVT)
  
• Vigilance Test (CVT)
  
• Visual Memory Capacity (VMC)
  
• Cube Rotation Test (ROT)
• Cube Folding Test (PPT)
  

Stage 3

• Instrument Coordination Test Part 1: Maintain Instrument Relations
• Instrument Coordination Test Part 2: Follow Digital Display Values

Stage 4

• Spatial Orientation Trainer

Math

• Gap Tasks
  
• Mental Arithmetic (KRN)
  
• Numerical Estimation
• Math Word Problems (RAG)
  
• Number Series

Technical Comprehension

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

Englisch Language

• Grammar
• Idioms (for users with German language skills)
• Synonyms

Scope of Software

SkyTest® Preparation Software for Swiss 3 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® / 11®, 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 joystick, pedals and a headset is recommended but not required. Our online shop offers controllers and 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 airline screening participation.