"mattm" you will probably be one of the last true aviators,( I envy you in some ways) keep the interest alive with the knowledge that yr buddies in here are giving you good advice to head up NTH. (if you can) With the way things are going these days with the Multi Crew pilots License the days of 'real' flying will be just read in the history books !
Good luck, listen to those that have gone before you, learn from their adventures.
CW