Dfs/Curves, thanks for the advice. Thought it was too good to be true for GNC to be a decent school so close to home even though both will be distance learning.
Positive attitude I do have, however, it might be because I'm jetting of to Florida for my holidays on Thursday? Might check out some flight schools while I'm there if I can pull myself away from the parks/beach - or the shuttle launch on the 7th which will be a treat and a half.
I'll certainly have a better appreciation for what the folks at the pointy end have been through to get there!