I did exactly what gasax suggested. I bought an aircraft and sought out some chums to become a syndicate.
Unfortunately someone I thought was a good friend who promised much turned out to be a parasite and a ratbag and let us down.
Its very difficult to identify which of the group is going to drop the group in it, so take your time and do your research.
If anyone ever asks about the guy who let us down, they will get chapter and verse.