That's the reason I started this post because I know how much it costs and that we really don't have that much money. I want to try for a scholarship (I know it's unlikely I'll get one but still) and I want to persuade mum to let me do that. I know lots of you are saying it's a hobby but if I want to be a pilot it is something I shoulddo and if I start now I'm not going to need lessons that often as I can't get my liscense for 2 years yet. I was planning to go to the library as it's half term- does anyone have any suggestions for books tahr would be useful for a beginner? X