Helimutt : Were you an instructor previously (ie: lots of hours) or straight from 'school'. ?
Double Bogey : Semi reassuring words - thanks for the input.
I myself am 37 - currently mid ATPL(h) exams - hoping to do CPL(H) either this year or next (probably next) - I am currently balancing the no rush no jobs - with the desire !....
Al Smith : Depends what you want - ATPL exams are little money, just time and effort - yet puts you one step closer to the dream while still making up your mind, saving money and learning - without "significant" outlay !
OK you wouldn't do them if you had no plan of going commercial....
Regards