Many thanks for the answers.
No I'm not a "journo"!
Im on MRT and have been told that I cant do my PPL using ELC unless I'm aircrew or just about to leave the service.
Just thought there might be someone here who could give me the answer from personal experence.
I will pop down and see the STDO / Ed Ctr' and see if they know of any courses / scholarships.
Cheers,
MW