You wouldn't advise a young person to go into the jungle without advising him/her about the scorpions and the snakes.
There is professional advise and friendly advise.My friend you might just find a friend on a small microlight airfield that will put a little lift under your wings.In a professional environment the only thing that will add lift is cash.Get on the inside track ya? But by all means now you have the view of both sides. Aviation training in the UK is the most expensive in the world. Fuel is amongst the most expensive in the world.Vat is amongst the highest in the world. Lean your mixture my friend ,lean your mixture;-) Your the navigator now.Please report back your "final"cost.
MR.X99
MOT.CPL/IR/ME/CFI.1000TT