The only thing I would like to add is once you've decided to go for it,is grab the bull by the horns but don't over load your self.. .Do the Nav's first,then the Tech's/Perf,then the GFT's,then the I/R.Don't progress to the next stage untill you've completed the last no matter how tempting it may seem,ie don't for example do the GFT's and Nav's at the same time.. .If you've enough steam left, think about perhaps doing a type rating on the Shed/SD330/360.. .STREAMLINE AVIATION do them at Southend airport,which is where I did mine.It cost me about £3000 which included a Base check and I/R and more importantly they offered me an F/O's job at the end of it.(JAN '96). .A lot of guys turn their nose's up at the Shed, but at the end of the day it is an excellent work horse and it is a brilliant way to learn your "apprenticeship" and heaps of fun.. .I'm currently a 146 Captain and it certainly stood me in good stead. Good Luck and Happy Landings.