hehe, yeh 1000 smacaroons for the insurance,,,, thats more than i expected!, if you dont mind me asking... is the interest on that hsbc loan comical??? unsecured loan, young lad flying planes for the first time in a mountaneous region...... hmmmm.... catchingggggggggg $$$$
I had to update my passport too.... it should take 10 days turnaround so you should be fine!! 72 quid for that too tho!! its already adding up!