Thanks for a very enjoyable and informative thread/read. It wasn't that long ago that I was a 37 yr old FATPL/PPL Instructor wannabee - I can relate well to many of the sentiments expressed in previous posts. Things have fallen into place over the past 2/3 years and I count myself very fortunate to now be a busdriver for a UK airline. To get here 'cost' me my inheritance and I have neither a wife nor mortgage to support (I don't have a brick to my name!). I guess the point I'm trying to make is that for most of 'us' self-sponsored types, arriving 'here' usually comes at a price - I've been in this game long enough to know and see that at first hand. I guess deciding what price you are prepared to pay to follow your dream is the crunch question. One thing is clear to me, you must want 'it' 110%. Best of luck to you all and if I can be of any help, please feel free to PM me.
