@ Deep Blue Aviatrix lol....yea i saw that too. funny thing there.
Anyway, coming down to Dr. Bhalla right there, well I've Had my medical with him. The procedures the same as it is in the U.S.A. for FAA or down south for CASA. The docs strict alright but it's his job to keep us safe right? If you're fit then there's no trouble at all. In fact I found him particularly courteous considering I had a flight that evening itself and he catered to my request, giving me quick disposal.
In fact I'd like to add in reply to the last minute extortion comments that from where I see Dr. B's actually a last minute lifeline for us ex-pats here in India. Otherwise we'd probably have to go home for each medical and trust me, that would cost MUCH MORE than a month's salary.
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