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Hi Jools
as a "fed-up-with-career-path-chosen" type person myself, I have been looking at the aviation route too. At 32 (ok a month away from 33!) i was thinking i was to be put out to graze!
I have just heard about an old instructor of mine that was a fireman for 15 years but has just started flying turboprops in the Isle of Man.
IT IS POSSIBLE IF YOU WANT IT ENOUGH!
I, however am yet to pluck the courage. With a wife and two young kids.... I am worried i may suffer from AIDS (Aviation induced divorce syndrome!) I am half way through a PPL but have paused as my school went bust and i am out of pocket by a few grand.
Any way go for it ! and well done you for taking the plunge!
Keep me informed with your progress ...YOU TOO Happy Wanderer! Much respect!