Point taken regarding minimum costs. After a small amount of thought I've come to the early conclusion that it's out of reach, so my plan:
- Complete A-levels to the best of my ability.
- Enjoy my PPL training.
- Apply for my chosen university courses.
- Carry on enjoying whatever flying I can get my hands on.
- As well as applying to university, apply to CTC and any other sponserships going.
- Try for the RAF and navy (even though the asthma is likely to get me turned away straight away).
If I go the university route it's likely that I'll be taking a year out in the business (as part of the course), good opportunity to make money and network. Once I've finished I'll take it from there. Trying and trying until I get it! If need be get another job, and pay for training with money I save.
Of course if somehow I manage to get a sponsership, or into the RAF university will not be an option, and I will fly.
Thanks for all the information, it's been mst useful!
Cheers all,
JW.
Al - its likely I\'ll be in your position in 5 years. As long as I end up where I\'m hoping to, I\'ll be happy. The 55K will just mean I live a more basic life for a while!
JW.