WWW you´re absolutely spot on and I´d just like to back up what you´re saying.
The wiseman would probably leave it for a couple of years before starting training and then spend a couple more training and be ready to go when the airlines pick up again in probably 4 years or so.
To start training now is to throw money down the drain unless you´ve got another job and can take it nice and slow whilst still working.
Just an opinion, that´s hopefully spelt right