Given that you have studied for a Phd and that this was posted in Private Flying as opposed to Wannabees, I guess it unlikely that you want to become an airline pilot.
Spot on, stik. I've always been something of an obsessive when it comes to aeroplanes, but sadly Mummy and Daddy couldn't pay for flying lessons and it has had to wait until I can pay for it myself - which is now. My ambitions don't really extend much past the PPL and general enjoyment. Saying that, my father-in-law is a paid up member of the Confederate Air Force and heads off to Texas to fly some pretty fun things, so maybe one day...
Thanks for the advice. I'll ask about it.
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[This message has been edited by Evo7 (edited 20 April 2001).]