Canadian PPL to Saudi PPL
Hello everyone. I've done some digging around but couldn't find any concrete details on converting my PPL to a Saudi one. Here's my story in a nutshell.
I'm currently living here in Canada but planning to move back to Saudi. I have a valid Transport Canada PPL and I would like to know what steps I should take to convert it to a Saudi one so that I can continue flying in my spare time. This brings up a few other questions.
1. Do I need to get my night rating before converting? In Canada, night flying isn't under the PPL as it is in the US with the FAA; rather it's a separate rating obtained usually after getting the PPL (or so I've heard).
2. What's the deal with medical certificates in this case and where should I go to get it? My Class-1 is needs renewing anyway but do I need to do another medical check in Saudi or here in Canada by an examiner qualified for ICAO?
3.How are prices these days with flights schools such as Rabgih Wings, SAFA? I heard it's pretty expensive compared to here but never hear exact prices (Ex C-172/hr instructor/hr). I also heard they've come down a bit in pricing from a few years ago.
4.Most likely moving back to Jeddah but there is a chance I might go east; therefore are there any flight schools in the Dammam area similar to Rabigh and SAFA?
Appreciate everyone's input and thanks!