I'm one month off 28 and will complete my CPL within 3 months. I don't consider myself too old by any stretch of the imagination.
It will have taken 18 months from zero hours to CPL, whilst also working full time to help fund it. I started with a significant bankroll (saved over years) to make sure I didn't run out of $ half way through.
If you want it, do it. Simple. Just go in with a good understanding of the industry and what you'll pay to become 'employable'. Oh, and if you have a companion, make sure she/he's supportive of your goals, as you'll need the support in the first few years I'm led to believe
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