# SkyTest Software 2026: ATCO vs Pilot Editions

> Compare SkyTest software for FEAST and ATCO versus pilot DLR 1/2, UK and regional screening. Verified 2026 manufacturer links, free official FEAST practice and edition advice.

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## SkyTest software: first distinguish the job, not the brand

[SkyTest’s manufacturer catalogue](https://www.skytest.com/courses.htm) lists multiple distinct **pilot** and **air traffic controller (ATCO)** product families. A candidate applying to **NATS as a controller** does not need the same package as a candidate applying to become a **UK airline pilot**, even though both invitations might mention aptitude testing.

SkyTest is a **third-party commercial training vendor**. It does **not operate the live EUROCONTROL FEAST, NATS, DFS, Skyguide, FAA ATSA or airline selection system**, and vendor descriptions of exercises are not verified current employer test blueprints. A referral page, screenshot or high practice score cannot prove how a recruiter will evaluate an applicant.

We checked **15 first-party SkyTest, EUROCONTROL and Sky UK pages with substantive HTTP 200 content** from Shlomiracle on **8 November 2026**. SkyTest’s root homepage temporarily returned HTTP **503**, but its official courses catalogue, three ATCO products, three ATCO category pages and sampled pilot products were accessible. We therefore checked product links individually instead of treating the homepage response as a vendor-wide outage.

**Affiliate disclosure:** This page includes **three optional sponsored SkyTest ATCO product links**. [ATCPracticeTest.com](https://www.atcpracticetest.com/) may earn a commission if you purchase through a referral link, at no extra cost to you. The software is independent, not employer-approved FEAST practice, and cannot guarantee selection.

## Start with free official FEAST preparation

If the invitation explicitly names **FEAST**, open [EUROCONTROL’s official FEAST training portal](https://feast-training.eurocontrol.int/) and its [official FEAST FAQ](https://feast-training.eurocontrol.int/en/faq/) **before spending money**. EUROCONTROL identifies its own free preparation platform as the **only authorised FEAST training software**.

The portal illustrates **almost all FEAST I exercise types**, not **FEAST II**, and is intended as familiarisation, not a copy of live test questions or an official predictor of selection scores. Recruiters may use only a subset of the FEAST tests. Follow the exact recruiter invitation for stage sequence and any permitted or prohibited preparation.

SkyTest’s European ATCO offering is independent paid practice, **not authorised EUROCONTROL FEAST software**. Neither an external vendor’s FEAST II claim nor its marketing module list should be mistaken for a live examination specification.

## What SkyTest sells for air traffic control and pilot recruitment

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Professional track

Manufacturer product family

How to choose responsibly

ATCO - European

[European ATCO Screenings](https://www.skytest.com/category_51.htm), supported FEAST-related training marketed by SkyTest

Confirm your employer's current FEAST stages; start with free EUROCONTROL material

ATCO - UK/Ireland

[UK and Ireland ATCO Screenings](https://www.skytest.com/category_30.htm) aimed at relevant controller routes

Distinguish NATS / IAA controller invitation from UK pilot selection

ATCO - Germany/Austria/Switzerland

[Regional ATCO Screenings](https://www.skytest.com/category_29.htm) marketed for DFS, Austro Control and Skyguide contexts

Do not substitute DLR or Swiss airline pilot software for controller preparation

Pilot - DLR 1 BU/GU

[DLR 1 pilot preparation](https://www.skytest.com/DLR-Test-Vorbereitung.htm)

Not DFS ATCO and not automatically a DLR 2 invitation

Pilot - DLR 2 FQ/FU

[DLR 2 pilot preparation](https://www.skytest.com/DLR-FQ-GQ-Preparation.htm) (English product page)

Later-stage family; confirm DLR 2 and language, not DLR 1 by name similarity

Pilot - UK

[UK Pilot Aptitude Screenings](https://www.skytest.com/UK-Pilot-Aptitude-Test-Preparation.htm)

UK pilot ≠ NATS controller, even when both mention aptitude

Pilot - Swiss

[Swiss pilot preparation](https://www.skytest.com/SWISS-Testvorbereitung.htm)

Swiss pilot ≠ Skyguide air traffic controller

Pilot - Pan-Asian

[Pan-Asian pilot screening](https://www.skytest.com/SkyTest-Preparation-Software-for-Pan-Asian-Pilot-Screenings-discounted.htm), currently discounted landing page

Promotion is not a guaranteed price, expiry date or universal airline fit

These links above are **manufacturer reference links**, not sponsored purchase recommendations. The actual **three ATCO referral links are distinctly marked sponsored in the Preparation resources section below**. For the complete current pilot package family - including Turkey and Middle East language editions - see [SkyTest Pilot Preparation](/skytest-pilot-preparation/).

## NATS, DFS, Skyguide and DLR: avoid the common mismatches

For **NATS ATCO** candidates, compare the official invitation against the **UK and Ireland ATCO** manufacturer product family, not the UK Pilot Aptitude package. The vendor catalogue does not establish that NATS uses all, or any, of its specific practice exercises in the current campaign. For authoritative application context, consult our [NATS preparation guide](/nats/how-to-prepare-for-nats-atc/) and the current official employer materials linked there.

For **DFS and Skyguide ATCO** candidates, the **Germany/Austria/Switzerland** regional category may be relevant when the invitation matches. That does not convert the **DLR BU/GU pilot** or **Swiss pilot** edition into controller software. [SkyTest ATCO Preparation](/skytest-atco-preparation/) explains the three ATCO regions with more detail.

For a **pilot invited to DLR 1 BU/GU or DLR 2 FQ/FU**, these are distinct commercial training product families. A German/English version of DLR 2 is not a separately named official recruitment stage, and a Turkey-specific DLR 1 product is not a universal substitute. Refer to [SkyTest Pilot Preparation](/skytest-pilot-preparation/) for the nine verified pilot links and their redirected manufacturer destinations.

## Verify vendor claims before purchasing

A tracked manufacturer link can redirect to a current product page; that establishes **where the link goes**, not which employer tests are used today. SkyTest’s Pan-Asian pilot referral currently redirects to a page labelled _discounted_. Do not quote that as a permanent discount or apply it to every Asian airline.

Check on the manufacturer’s current product page: **supported operating system, language, included modules, any special keypad or peripherals, activation/licence period, refund terms, final price and VAT/shipping conditions**. Public catalogue labels and last month’s prices may change. This page intentionally makes **no current-price guarantee**.

If a vendor-marketed test family conflicts with your invitation, follow the **employer or official assessment provider**, not the vendor’s tag list. The official score threshold, live tasks, medical criteria and selection result cannot be derived from a SkyTest practice score.

## ATCO versus pilot decision checklist

Candidate asks

Correct evidence-based distinction

Next action

My invitation says FEAST

**EUROCONTROL** provides free authorised FEAST I familiarisation; commercial SkyTest is independent

Use the [official free portal](https://feast-training.eurocontrol.int/) first

My invitation says NATS ATCO

UK/Ireland **controller** category, not UK airline pilot

Follow NATS official stages and then consider optional matching software

My invitation says DFS ATCO

Regional **ATCO** category, not DLR pilot BU/GU

Check DFS instructions and regional edition coverage

My invitation says DLR 2 FQ/FU

**Pilot** DLR 2 differs from DLR 1 BU/GU

Match actual stage, language and pilot career pathway

My invitation says Skyguide

**ATCO**, not Swiss airline pilot selection

Check organisation and controller assessment instructions

The product page shows a high practice score

Vendor self-training result **not an official pass prediction**

Practise ethically; do not infer employer selection chances

A SkyTest link says discounted

Commercial landing page; price/expiry may change

Verify live price and edition at checkout

My employer is Sky UK television/broadband

Sky UK Careers is **unrelated to SkyTest aviation**

Use the [Sky UK assessment hub](/sky-assessment/), not pilot or ATCO software

## Three original stage-matching exercises with worked answers

These examples are **original educational decisions**, not official FEAST, DLR, SkyTest or NATS test questions, internal scoring keys or employer advice about a particular candidate.

### Exercise 1 - FEAST and vendor status

A European ATCO invitation names **FEAST**. An advertisement says SkyTest is the _only authorised FEAST training software_. Is that a correct reading of EUROCONTROL’s official guidance?

Reveal the authorisation distinction

**Answer: no.** EUROCONTROL identifies \*\*its own free preparation portal\*\* as the authorised FEAST training platform. SkyTest is a separate independent commercial product, not official FEAST software.

### Exercise 2 - DLR versus controller pathways

A candidate applies to **DFS as an air traffic controller**, but chooses a **DLR 1 BU/GU pilot** package because both are linked to Germany. Is country alone enough to match preparation?

Reveal the profession mismatch

**Answer: no.** DLR 1 BU/GU is marketed for \*\*pilot aptitude\*\*, while DFS ATCO is a controller career pathway. Profession and actual invitation take precedence over a shared country.

### Exercise 3 - region and promotional redirects

A candidate sees SkyTest’s **Pan-Asian pilot discounted** landing page and concludes it is permanently discounted and suitable for **every** Asian airline. Does the current redirect establish that?

Reveal the price and employer-evidence limits

**Answer: no.** The link currently resolves to a manufacturer page labelled discounted. It does not prove future price, expiry, device suitability or the assessment process for every airline.

## Preparation resources

For **FEAST** applicants, start with the [free authorised EUROCONTROL FEAST training](https://feast-training.eurocontrol.int/) and its [official FAQ](https://feast-training.eurocontrol.int/en/faq/). A commercial course is optional, and vendor exercises are not official live FEAST material.

For a matching **controller** invitation, the three verified SkyTest manufacturer referral destinations are:

-   [SkyTest European ATCO Screenings](https://www.skytest.com/PZn3J.html) - region-specific, optional commercial practice
-   [SkyTest UK and Ireland ATCO Screenings](https://www.skytest.com/pBRWw.html) - controller preparation, not UK pilot aptitude
-   [SkyTest Germany, Austria and Switzerland ATCO Screenings](https://www.skytest.com/PfbJQ.html) - regional controller package

**Affiliate disclosure:** Those three links are sponsored referrals and may earn [ATCPracticeTest.com](https://www.atcpracticetest.com/) a commission at no added purchase cost. They are **not officially endorsed** by the employer or EUROCONTROL. Read the independent [SkyTest review](/reviews/skytest-review/) before paying, and compare pilot editions separately in [SkyTest Pilot Preparation](/skytest-pilot-preparation/).

For broad selection context see [How to Prepare for FEAST](/feast/how-to-prepare-for-feast/), [NATS controller preparation](/nats/how-to-prepare-for-nats-atc/) and [FAA ATSA preparation](/atsa/preparation/).

_Editorial review: 8 November 2026. No manufacturer or recruiter has supplied any confidential live assessment items. Verify current employer instructions and the manufacturer’s actual product terms before purchase._