Cheers Flexmini
F&B - sorry to hear that you're outside the allowable limits. i'm sure that alot of very good people are excluded because of this "short-coming", but i guess they're compelled to lay a standard somewhere.
i hope this sort of set-back doesn't deter people from flying in general - slipping the surly bonds, whether it be at Mach 2 or 105kts, is surely a beautiful thing. i've only worked in general aviation for a small number of years, but i've made friends i'll have till i die - tis a great fraternity to be sure.
thanks CBT for the extra info. i understand that your original info was presented as-is, most of it was way over my head - i ask only to clarify a point that may or may not be to my advantage.
very useful topic, thanks again.
gday