Hi TangoVic / All
One tip for anyone thinking about or just starting to learn, it is going to take more than the minimum number of hours to pass your test, and hence more than the minimum cost.
For example, 3k all in for an NPPL M sounds like a bargain, but plan to spend 6k, and then hopefully be pleasantly supprised when you have 500 or 1000 quid left over.
Everyone is different and it will vary depending on Aptitude, Age, Consistancy of lessons, previous experiance etc. If you want to pass cheaply then get several hours a week of lessons every week and you will pass in less hours than someone only flying an hour a week.
Just my 2p.
FYI I am currently 20+ hours in to an NPPL M Fixed wing with Flylight @ Sywell, Northamptonshire. Any other Flylight people around?
Cheers
Kev