I've been interested in all things aviation since I can remember. Before finishing school I applied to an airline and got as far as the last hurdle, including medical, but didn't make it. Did about 5 hours in a C150. After that, went to uni, got a degree, got a job and forgot about flying for a few years.
Then last year, at 28 years of age, I rented "The Right Stuff". Wow, that movie inspired me. I was determined to get back in the sky. I dug out my old log book to see how many hours I actually had and guess what I found? £200! I still can't remember putting it in there. But I knew it was a sign. It paid for my first few lessons and now 18 months (and about €5000 ) later, I'm just waiting for the weather to clear long enough to do my QXC and then the flight test.
I don't think a movie has ever had such an effect on me.
Carlito