I spend alot of time on a Rallying forum, and your points Rotordog, are very similar to those given by the regulars to newbies that post asking for advice on how to start out.
If you want me to explain myself fully then you'll have to buy me a pint coz I cant be bothered to argue it out here!
It may be all irrelavant anyway. Since I have tinitus, I probably dont meet the MEL requirements for CPL(H)!