FBW, sorry to hear it didn't go your way today....
I am sure you will fare better next time... (yes there WILL be a next time!
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I know a girl who applied in her late twenties, she got in and has been flying for nearly 8 years, and LOVES it!!
So go for it, sometimes they would rather take the 25 year olds over the younger ones (like me) because you have more 'life experience'
Good luck next time!!!
Sky