Question about PPL and budgets
Hello,
I posted on this forum about 3 years ago; I have always wanted to be a pilot. I am disheartened however by how many barriers seem to be in the way and how hard it seems. But because I love it so much, I'm continuing to try and that's why I'm posting here now again, after about 3 years.
I've done research into how to become a pilot, I'm aware you have to be pretty damn 'minted' to be able to get into a flight school. I'm aware you can take out loans, but now just want to ask advice from the actual experts and pilots themselves, who have the experience I don't. I really have hardly any money myself, but my family is not poor and have some money. They're not rich either though however. I'm not sure how willing they would be to help me out. Sorry for the 'rambling', I'm not even sure where to start or what to ask to get the most concise answer that will help me as much as possible, because that's what I'm looking for, to move forward.
I have an offer from my bank to take a loan of £5200 (I'm in UK), and I'd like to take it but really don't think it would be enough to cover me to start training for a PPL, or am I wrong? I am open even to train in Europe if it would be cheaper, if thats what it takes. Even if the £5200 is not enough, how can I spend it smartly and wisely with regards to getting a PPL? I really really want to pursue this. Apologies if I have repeated what other people have asked again and again, although my case is specific as is every case (for example the amount of money I stated etc). I would very much appreciate some well meaning and helpful advice. I also have a diagnosis of high functioning autism if that helps anything.
Thanks