A very very interesting and informative topic so far, it reminds me when I was in the process of selection but I never once gave thought to HK$.
If you are a truly aviation enthusiast, your reason in being a pilot is your passion of flying then you will automatically be motivated, have that drive, determination, commitment, enthusiasm, will not allow any problems to prevent you from and dedication in achieving your goals or objectives in order to be a pilot.
I tried very hard in doing so , persuading at the interviews to Peggy and FiFi but It did not work.
If the rumour is true that the people at Adelaide are not doing so well, then I question the selection procedure and the motivation for people training there.
I do agree there are many different reasons for people applying, many of which have been stated, glamour ?, money.
Mr Nice Guy, Good Luck and the very best to you.