by Shumway » Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:45 pm
Why do EASA? Do you plan to work outside M'sia?
Or is it because after getting B1.1 you wish to convert to DCA LWTR?
Remeber, B1.1 = DCA A&C LWTR, not A&C&E which most people think.
Pros of doing EASA B1.1 compared to DCA A&C = Possibly finish faster due to sometimes slow processing by DCA, and no oral!
Cons of doing EASA B1.1 compared to DCA A&C = More money spent, exams eventhough written only, no oral, is tougher in a certain way compared to DCA, plus you will end up studying more than DCA A&C syllabus, but upon conversion to DCA LWTR you only get A&C. Cost of EASA License also quite expensive, about RM1300 for 5 years, and it increases every year. DCA LWTR renewal only RM50 for 2 years.
Even though there seems to be more cons in doing EASA, I would personally do EASA as I find most who do DCA take an extremely long time, and is very frustrating especially when you don't know when your oral exam will be, so makes it difficult to plan your studies.
Don't forget the $$$ part though, EASA costs more!
It's all up to you...