CFI, VB, I Fly, Brian G:
Thankyou very much, helpful info indeed. Especially
VB's comment:
You can never have too much knowledge too early.
That's a very good way of thinking! I will definitely take that advice on board.
Turbine, thanks for the links, they proved very useful. It never crossed my mind to check CASA's website, although in hindsight it should have been the first thing to do.
Some trial examinations would be greatly appreciated,
here is my email address.
Cheers.