FEAST Practice Test

FEAST Exam at a Glance

What changed for FEAST in 2026

• Oct 25, 2026: Time limit (FEAST III (FPQ)) changed to About 45 minutes (previously About 45 minutes, no strict limit).^[1]
• Oct 25, 2026: Exam fee changed to Set by the recruiting organisation (previously Set by the recruiting organisation; EUROCONTROL charges candidates nothing).^[1]
• Oct 25, 2026: Passing score changed to Cut-off set by each user organisation (previously Cut-off set by each user organisation (usually an average result)).^[1]
• Oct 25, 2026: Score release changed to EUROCONTROL does not release results (previously Feedback only from the recruiting organisation; EUROCONTROL does not release results).^[1]
• Oct 25, 2026: Delivery changed to Computer-based (previously Computer-based, run by a test administrator at the recruiting organisation).^[1]

Many organizations like Eurocontrol and the FAA actually pay you a salary or stipend during your training period, meaning you can earn while you learn after passing the feast test training stage.

According to EUROCONTROL, “Each FEAST User Organisation decides on its cut-off score.”^[1]

FEAST content outline and where to practise each area

The content areas below are copied from the official FEAST content outline published by EUROCONTROL. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.

Worked examples: how to reason through FEAST questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: A candidate applying for ATCO selection consistently responds to stressful scenarios by seeking advice from colleagues before acting. How would this trait be viewed in the FEAST personality assessment?

1. Positively — consultation is appropriate when time permits, but the candidate must also be able to act autonomously when time-critical
2. Negatively — controllers must always act independently without seeking input
3. Positively — collaboration and teamwork are always preferred to individual decision-making
4. Neutrally — personality assessments do not evaluate decision-making style

Answer: A. Positively — consultation is appropriate when time permits, but the candidate must also be able to act autonomously when time-critical

Explanation:

Option A is right because it gives a balanced view. Asking colleagues for advice is reasonable when there is time, but controllers also have to act alone when a situation is time-critical. A trait that works in one setting and fails in another is judged on flexibility.

Option B is wrong because it is too absolute: controllers do not have to avoid all input. Option C is wrong because of the word always; teamwork is valued, but it does not replace independent decisions. Option D is wrong because decision-making style is exactly the sort of thing a personality assessment looks at.

Rule to remember: be suspicious of answers built on always or never. Balanced, situation-aware answers usually fit better.

Example 2

Question: What is the standard IFR separation minimum between aircraft at the same altitude in radar contact?

1. 3 nautical miles
2. 5 nautical miles
3. 1 nautical mile
4. 500 feet vertical

Answer: A. 3 nautical miles

Explanation:

The keyed answer is A, 3 nautical miles. Radar separation is a lateral minimum between aircraft, so a distance in nautical miles is the right kind of answer. Option D, 500 feet vertical, is wrong because it describes a vertical measure, not a lateral one. Option C, 1 nautical mile, is smaller than a normal radar minimum. Option B, 5 nautical miles, is a real value used in some airspace, which is why it is tempting.

Be careful here: our explanation cites US practice. Minima depend on the authority, the airspace and the surveillance equipment, so they are not one universal number. Rule to remember: always check which rules a question is using, and learn the minima for the system you will actually work in.

Example 3

Question: An aircraft at position N52° E004° is flying heading 090 at 400 kts groundspeed. After 15 minutes, its approximate longitude will be:

1. E006° — the aircraft has moved east approximately 2° of longitude at N52°
2. E004° — the aircraft hasn't moved because heading 090 is parallel to the equator
3. E007° — moved 3° east
4. E003° — the aircraft moved west because heading 090 at N52° curves poleward

Answer: A. E006° — the aircraft has moved east approximately 2° of longitude at N52°

Explanation:

Option A is closest. Heading 090 means due east, so the aircraft moves along a line of latitude and its longitude increases. At N52° a degree of longitude covers less ground than at the equator, so a given distance east produces more degrees of longitude than you might expect. Over 15 minutes at 400 kts, that adds up to a little over 2° of longitude.

Option B is wrong because heading 090 is east, not stationary, and the aircraft is moving. Option D is wrong because 090 never means west, and heading does not curve poleward. Option C, E007, overstates the change in the question's key, although the working sits between E006 and E007, so treat this as a method check, not a precision test.

Rule to remember: distance east divided by the length of a degree of longitude at that latitude gives the change in longitude.

How to use these practice tests

Start with the official material. EUROCONTROL recommends spending a maximum of 8 hours on its free training platform, so use that time to learn the format and the tools before anything else. Then use our sets to fill the gaps the official platform leaves.

1. Take the free FEAST practice test first, untimed, to see which areas feel weakest.
2. Work through the area sets that match the official content: logical reasoning, English comprehension, multitasking and personality.
3. Add the ATC math questions if arithmetic slows you down.
4. After every set, read the explanation for each question you missed and write down the rule behind it, not just the answer.
5. Practise on a computer with a keyboard and mouse, since that is how the real tests are delivered.

Our questions are written by us and are not real exam questions, so use them to build habits, not to predict content. Because EUROCONTROL advises taking FEAST only once, finish preparing before you book a sitting, and ask your recruiting organisation about its own rules.

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Official Resources

• EUROCONTROL – First European Air Traffic Controller Selection Test (FEAST): the official service page from EUROCONTROL, the organisation that developed FEAST and provides it to air navigation service providers for selecting trainee controllers.
• EUROCONTROL FEAST Preparation: EUROCONTROL's own FEAST preparation site, where invited candidates can familiarise themselves with the test format before sitting the assessment.
• EASA – Air Traffic Management: the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's air traffic management section, covering the EU rules that govern air traffic controller licensing and training.

Sources & last verified

1. EUROCONTROL — time limit, passing score, exam fee, retake policy (official source). “The FEAST I test battery (basic skills and abilities + English test) takes between 2.5 and 4 hours to complete.” Verified Oct 29, 2026 · source checked Oct 20, 2026.
2. feast-training.eurocontrol.int — time limit (official source). “As a rule of thumb, we recommend you spend a maximum of 8 hours on the training platform.” Verified Oct 26, 2026 · source checked Oct 26, 2026.

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