Take time to visit as many local schools as you can. Talk to pilots at these schools, and ask instructors as much as you want to know. Most schools have a clear and concise prospectus that outlins the requirements and approximate costs for learning to fly. Consider things such as time to get to the airfield from home, the atmosphere of the school, the size of the fleet, the number available of the type of trainer you want to learn in, and the pass rate of that school for exams and flight tests. All the best in your endeavours.
[This message has been edited by Kermit 180 (edited 24 June 2001).]