This is a bit worrying, so let me get this straight then.
At present, you can fly in turkey on an EASA licence by validation.
Now, THY are saying they want all their pilots to gain a DGCA licence to fly their aircraft.
So, you have to pass the Air Law exam, sit an LST and Class 1 and you're given a DGCA licence.
At what point does this mean you lose your EASA licence?
And a quick further question. Is this requirement to have a DGCA licence only at THY or is it a DGCA requirement. I.E are the guys at sun express going to have to convert at the end of 2014 or will they still be able to fly on the validation?