Thanks guys for those replies again!
Well i think saving looks like the sensible option, as keeping the PPL valid would be a challenge in itself. I should save about £8k (taking away several costs) through college, that is if all goes well, which would be a large sum to put towards going to an FTO.
I think ill be going out for the odd flight, but nothing too adventurous to burn all the cash away, when it could be spent on going to a better FTO.
My parents are quite stubborn with their money mind, as when i discussed about the loans they simply brushed it away with a NO as an answer if it was secured, but i think with a possibility in the future i could persuade them to do this.
I dont know if this is off topic or anything, but how large is the largest UNsecured loan someone has had through a highstreet bank?
Thanks,
Chris.