G'day
mhale71: Heh, I wouldn't say anyone's guaranteed success, even if I pass all my classes and the testing, I'm still in a hard place regarding the medical. Here's to hoping -3.5's within the pre-op limit for Laser.. And if it isn't, you can bet your house on who's going to appeal.
Ironically, I was just typing up a resume for a hopeful first job, so I might have some way of paying for flying lessons at the Royal Aeroclub. I've taken Aviation as an additional subject to my six at school, and as a result, scored a free 45 minute trial-introductory flight; I'm hoping to try and negotiate a "Pay-as-you-go" option for flying lessons there. $3000 seems like quite a bit to pay up-front. :P
As for the Defence Pilot books, I'll contemplate buying them when the local Maccers decides to take a second look at my CV. :P