pension contributions
sagey - bang on mate, was worried about this when I started my training (not that many could understand the problem) though now I hear the upper age limit has been pushed back. Although you get a grace period for 'education' an ATPL does not qualify - only the bare minimum needed to get you into the workplace (any!) is allowed.
flyboy - i'd vote for you to be PM with only 4yrs of NI contributions! could be the shortest stay in office though.
c-ski