Bobscousin, thank you for your extremely helpful post. I have been looking into all three of the schemes you have mentioned but I fully understand how competitive they are.
With the Flybe part-sponsorship scheme, what would your thoughts be on the possibility of getting a bank loan to cover my contribution (bearing in mind this will be in 2 years time after I graduate from university)?
George and G SXTY, thank you both too. G SXTY, I have read your post about going from zero to ATPL and found it a really great read. Thanks for sharing your story with us.