# SkyTest ATCO Preparation 2026: FEAST, NATS and DFS > Compare SkyTest ATCO editions for FEAST, NATS and DFS: 2026 prices, licence limits, free official EUROCONTROL practice and how to choose. Canonical: https://www.atcpracticetest.com/skytest-atco-preparation/ Site guide: https://www.atcpracticetest.com/llms.txt Buying the wrong SkyTest ATCO product is not a minor inconvenience. It usually means practising a different interface, stage mix, or employer route from the one named in your invitation. SkyTest’s air traffic controller catalog is best treated as three families: 1. European ATCO Screenings 2. UK and Ireland ATCO Screenings 3. Germany, Austria, and Switzerland ATCO Screenings Those families are not interchangeable. A NATS candidate should usually examine the UK and Ireland edition first. A DFS, Austro Control, or Skyguide candidate should usually examine the regional Germany, Austria, and Switzerland edition when it matches the invitation. A FEAST candidate should compare the European edition with the invitation currently issued. Pilot packages do not replace ATCO packages. SkyTest is an independent commercial provider, not an official selection authority, and no product guarantees selection. **Affiliate disclosure:** This page contains affiliate links to [SkyTest.com](http://SkyTest.com). [ATCPracticeTest.com](https://www.atcpracticetest.com/) may receive compensation when readers use these links and later purchase a preparation product, at no additional cost to the reader. SkyTest is an independent commercial provider. It is not affiliated with EUROCONTROL, NATS, DFS, Austro Control, Skyguide, the FAA, NAV CANADA, the DLR, or any official aviation authority. ## Start with free official FEAST practice If your invitation names FEAST, first use [EUROCONTROL’s official FEAST preparation platform](https://feast-training.eurocontrol.int/). It is **free** (account required) and is **the only FEAST preparation software authorised by EUROCONTROL**. Commercial products, including SkyTest, are **not** developed or authorised by EUROCONTROL as FEAST training. Read the [official EUROCONTROL FEAST training FAQ](https://feast-training.eurocontrol.int/en/faq/) before purchasing anything: - The free platform covers **almost all FEAST I tests**, except one requiring additional hardware. It **does not include FEAST II**. - Its exercises illustrate principles and skills, **not the exact live questions, layouts or instructions**. - EUROCONTROL advises taking each training exercise and repeating it once or twice; its general recommendation is **no more than about eight hours** on the platform. More is not necessarily better. - Your recruiting organisation can use only a subset of FEAST tests. The invitation and the official candidate portal override all marketing descriptions. You can also try [our original, explained FEAST sample questions](/feast/feast-sample-questions/) as independent educational drills. These are **neither official FEAST exercises nor SkyTest software**. There is no reason to pay for a commercial package before checking the available free material and your actual selection stages. ## Quick Facts SkyTest commercial ATCO edition Vendor-described focus Public price (4 Nov 2026) Product shortcut (affiliate) European ATCO Screenings FEAST I, FEAST II and SureSelect-style tasks; vendor lists 37 modules EUR 99.95 [European ATCO edition](https://www.skytest.com/PZn3J.html) UK and Ireland ATCO Screenings Marketed for NATS, IAA, HIAL and Global ATS; the vendor describes AON/cut-e, FEAST and SJT practice, **not verified current employer stages** EUR 99.95 [UK/Ireland ATCO edition](https://www.skytest.com/pBRWw.html) Germany, Austria, and Switzerland ATCO Screenings DFS, Austro Control and Skyguide positioning; vendor lists 56 modules EUR 99.95 [Germany/Austria/Switzerland ATCO edition](https://www.skytest.com/PfbJQ.html) These are **vendor-listed** product descriptions and public prices, **not official selection blueprints or checkout confirmations**. SkyTest states that its category prices include VAT, but additional shipping or handling charges can apply. Confirm your device edition, exact module coverage and final price directly with SkyTest. A vendor mention of AON/cut-e or SJT does **not** prove NATS uses that provider in the current campaign. ## Which SkyTest ATCO Package Should You Choose? Your choice depends on: - the organisation named in the invitation; - the country or recruitment region; - the assessment name; - the stage or stages you must complete; - the language of the assessment materials; - operating-system and device compatibility; - current official instructions. Start from the invitation, then open the matching product page. Do not start from the longest module list. For the broader ATCO versus pilot split, return to the [SkyTest software overview](/skytest-software/). ## European ATCO Screenings Primary product page: [SkyTest European ATCO Screenings](https://www.skytest.com/PZn3J.html) This edition is associated with supported European ATCO routes and may include preparation positioned around FEAST Stage 1 or Stage 2 content when those stages apply to your process. Not every European recruiter uses exactly the same modules. Campaign details change. Compare the product description with: - your invitation; - your candidate portal; - official FEAST candidate information when FEAST is named; - employer-specific instructions. A different SkyTest referral URL does **not**, by itself, establish whether the software, modules, licence or platform are equivalent. Compare the [official European ATCO category](https://www.skytest.com/category_51.htm) with your invitation; do not infer product identity from a marketing code. For FEAST process and study method, use [How to prepare for FEAST](/feast/how-to-prepare-for-feast/), the [FEAST hub](/feast/) and the [official free EUROCONTROL platform](https://feast-training.eurocontrol.int/) before considering paid training. ## UK and Ireland ATCO Screenings Product page: [SkyTest UK and Ireland ATCO Screenings](https://www.skytest.com/pBRWw.html) **Avoid the older NATS-only SkyTest package.** The vendor’s [UK and Ireland category page](https://www.skytest.com/category_30.htm) explicitly marks its separate “NATS ATCO Screening” product as outdated and replaced by this newer regional edition in 2022. This does not imply SkyTest is endorsed by NATS or that its current exercises match every recruitment campaign. Associate this edition first with supported UK and Ireland ATCO routes named on the current product page, including routes involving: - NATS; - Irish Aviation Authority; - HIAL; - Global ATS; - other UK or Ireland ATCO routes listed by the vendor. Important limits: - recruitment processes change; - not every employer uses every module; - your official invitation remains the controlling source. For NATS staging and preparation method, use [How to prepare for NATS ATC](/nats/how-to-prepare-for-nats-atc/) and the [NATS hub](/nats/). ## Germany, Austria and Switzerland ATCO Screenings Primary product page: [SkyTest Germany, Austria, and Switzerland ATCO Screenings](https://www.skytest.com/PfbJQ.html) Associate this family with DFS, Austro Control, and Skyguide when those organisations and stages match your official instructions. The vendor may also describe regional tests or selected FEAST modules; verify what applies to your campaign. Do not treat a different referral code as evidence of a new ATCO edition or of equivalence to this one. Verify the [official Germany, Austria and Switzerland ATCO category](https://www.skytest.com/category_29.htm) and the exact product information instead. ### DFS Candidates A DLR pilot product does not replace DFS ATCO preparation. If your invitation is for DFS air traffic controller selection, review the Germany, Austria, and Switzerland ATCO edition and the official DFS instructions. Keep DLR packages in the [pilot guide](/skytest-pilot-preparation/) only. ### Austro Control Candidates Before buying, verify: - current selection stages; - any national modules; - any FEAST modules named in the invitation; - campaign-specific instructions for the intake you joined. ### Skyguide Candidates Swiss Pilot Screenings is a pilot product. It is not intended for Skyguide ATCO preparation. Skyguide controller candidates should stay on this ATCO page and match the regional ATCO edition to the invitation. ## SkyTest ATCO Package Comparison Recruitment route First SkyTest ATCO family to review Notes General FEAST-based recruitment European ATCO Screenings Confirm FEAST stages and employer adaptations NATS UK and Ireland ATCO Screenings Confirm current NATS stages Irish Aviation Authority UK and Ireland ATCO Screenings Confirm invitation wording HIAL or Global ATS UK and Ireland ATCO Screenings Confirm modules actually assigned DFS Germany, Austria, and Switzerland ATCO Screenings Do not use DLR pilot products as substitutes Austro Control Germany, Austria, and Switzerland ATCO Screenings Verify national and FEAST elements Skyguide Germany, Austria, and Switzerland ATCO Screenings Do not use Swiss pilot packages FAA ATSA Not a SkyTest ATCO substitute Use [ATSA preparation](/atsa/preparation/) NAV CANADA Not a SkyTest ATCO substitute Use [NAV CANADA Assessment](/nav-canada-assessment/) If your invitation or another website contains a different SkyTest code, **do not assume** it is the same regional licence. Use the [public SkyTest ATCO catalogue](https://www.skytest.com/category_2.htm) to verify product names and features without relying on tracked referrals. ## What About the FAA ATSA? The FAA Air Traffic Skills Assessment is a separate United States pathway. SkyTest ATCO packages positioned for European, UK and Ireland, or DACH routes are not ATSA substitutes. Use: - [What is the ATSA?](/atsa/what-is-the-atsa/) - [FAA ATSA preparation guide](/atsa/preparation/) ## What About NAV CANADA? NAV CANADA follows a separate Canadian selection pathway. Do not assume a SkyTest European ATCO package replaces NAV CANADA instructions. Use: - [NAV CANADA Assessment hub](/nav-canada-assessment/) - [NAV CANADA assessment test guide](/nav-canada/assessment-test/) - [FEAST vs ATSA vs NAV CANADA](/feast/feast-vs-atsa-vs-nav-canada/) ## Price, licence, compatibility and refund checks SkyTest’s publicly listed category prices on **4 November 2026** were **EUR 99.95 for each of the three current regional ATCO editions**. Its [terms and conditions (updated 8 October 2026)](https://www.skytest.com/terms.htm) and [public ATCO catalogue](https://www.skytest.com/category_2.htm) describe the following considerations: - **Payment and access:** the vendor describes a one-time software licence rather than a recurring subscription; the licence terms allow personal non-commercial use and restrict transfers or account sharing. Free updates are described for the first year after purchase. - **Activation:** the licence is activated using an individual SkyTest account. Check whether the edition is available for your Windows or Mac computer and whether it works on the device you plan to use. - **Cooling-off and returns:** the published terms describe a 14-day revocation period, but explain that the right to revoke software may be lost after unsealing, installing and activating it. **Review this rule before activating** and follow any rights applicable to your country. - **Total cost:** listings indicate VAT is included, while shipping and handling can apply; a final checkout total was **not independently verified** in this audit. **Research method:** We reviewed the public SkyTest categories, its October 2026 terms and EUROCONTROL’s official guidance. We **did not purchase, activate or run an independent hands-on benchmark** of these SkyTest editions. Screenshots, module counts and vendor descriptions are not proof that every candidate will encounter those tasks in a real assessment. ## How to Use ATCO Practice Software Use ATCO practice software to train the underlying abilities your invitation is likely to stress, while remembering that third-party modules are not official test copies. Focus practice on: - sustained concentration; - divided attention; - working memory; - spatial awareness; - numerical speed; - rule application; - monitoring accuracy; - multitasking; - timed exercises after accuracy is stable. Read every instruction set carefully. Many errors come from rushing the rules rather than from a lack of ability. ## A Better ATCO Practice Method Use a controlled progression: ```text Read the instructions ↓ Complete a short familiarization session ↓ Review mistakes ↓ Repeat accurately ↓ Add timing gradually ↓ Complete mixed practice ↓ Review fatigue and consistency ``` Do not jump straight into maximum-speed sessions. Accuracy first, then timing, then mixed practice. ## Do Not Memorize Alleged Live Content Leaked items, screenshots of protected materials, and claims of “real questions” are unreliable and unethical. Official assessments change, and using unauthorized content can create serious integrity problems. Practice the abilities and process discipline instead. Do not search for, store, or share protected assessment content. ## How to Avoid Buying the Wrong ATCO Package 1. Confirm the profession is air traffic controller. 2. Identify the employer or ANSP. 3. Find the assessment name in official materials. 4. Confirm the assessment framework named in the invitation. 5. Confirm the stage or stages. 6. Compare the SkyTest product description with that invitation. 7. Check the language edition. 8. Check technical compatibility. 9. Review current commercial terms on the vendor site. 10. Purchase only the matching ATCO edition. If you are actually applying as a pilot, stop and open the [SkyTest pilot preparation guide](/skytest-pilot-preparation/). ## Can SkyTest Predict Your Official Result? No. SkyTest does not control: - the official benchmark; - the official scoring model; - live difficulty; - the number of candidates; - the number of places; - interviews; - medical criteria; - security checks; - the final decision. A strong practice score is useful feedback. It is not an official prediction. ## Is SkyTest Official? No. SkyTest is an independent commercial preparation provider. It is not affiliated with EUROCONTROL, NATS, DFS, Austro Control, Skyguide, the FAA, NAV CANADA, or any official aviation authority. ## What to Verify Officially Before purchase and before test day, verify: - employer; - profession; - assessment name; - stage; - language; - required equipment; - test rules; - timing and deadlines; - recent process changes in official communications. If a commercial page and your invitation disagree, follow the invitation. ## Bottom Line For ATCO candidates, SkyTest preparation reduces to three families: - European ATCO Screenings for supported FEAST-related and related European routes; - UK and Ireland ATCO Screenings for supported NATS and other UK or Ireland routes; - Germany, Austria, and Switzerland ATCO Screenings for supported DFS, Austro Control, and Skyguide routes when the invitation matches. Pilot packages remain outside this page. For a vendor-level evaluation, read the [SkyTest review](/reviews/skytest-review/). For category orientation, return to the [SkyTest software overview](/skytest-software/). ## Preparation resources Compare the three ATCO families on SkyTest, then confirm modules, platform, activation, and licence terms before purchasing: - [European ATCO Screenings](https://www.skytest.com/PZn3J.html) - [UK and Ireland ATCO Screenings](https://www.skytest.com/pBRWw.html) - [Germany, Austria, and Switzerland ATCO Screenings](https://www.skytest.com/PfbJQ.html) For an evidence-based comparison, read the [independent SkyTest review](/reviews/skytest-review/). For practice, start with the [official free EUROCONTROL platform](https://feast-training.eurocontrol.int/) where applicable and [our original explained FEAST samples](/feast/feast-sample-questions/). For employer stages, use [How to prepare for FEAST](/feast/how-to-prepare-for-feast/) and [How to prepare for NATS ATC](/nats/how-to-prepare-for-nats-atc/). **Sources checked 4 November 2026:** [European SkyTest catalogue](https://www.skytest.com/category_51.htm), [UK/Ireland catalogue](https://www.skytest.com/category_30.htm), [Germany/Austria/Switzerland catalogue](https://www.skytest.com/category_29.htm), [SkyTest terms](https://www.skytest.com/terms.htm) and [EUROCONTROL FEAST FAQ](https://feast-training.eurocontrol.int/en/faq/). No affiliate shortcut was visited for verification.