What a difference a Dame makes...
This week, a Class 2 successfully obtained with no issues.
The gentleman concerned happened to be the pres of the local flying club and the proud owner of an A36.
Thorough but fair assessment of my health, objective being to get me through.
Issued on the spot, even printed for my viewing pleasure.
I have to say, that the whole experience, AVMED portal and all, was speed-bump free. All done for under $400
For comparison, and in parallel I did a Motorsport Australia medical for my circuit racing licence.
Needed more tests (fasting bloods and resting ECG) than the class 2 to drive an little open wheeler race car around a closed track.
Will be >$400 by the time I'm done, same validity period.
Not all is lost it seems.