Sean you only need to raise half of that money to go from 0-hero. Bristow Academy do an integrated course approved by the UKCAA. When i was investigating the rotary route i popped over to the states to have a look and i was very impressed.
Bristow Academy Site
Total cost of doing their Ab-inito (inc IR) program is $61K which according to xe.com is about £32 K (add your food, accommodation, transport costs etc) and bobs your uncle.
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