Having spent a bit of time on the gliders, I know what you mean about the rain - disheartening doesn't quite cover it ! I had applied RAF this year, less said about the forces situation the better.
Safe to say though, this is what I want to spend my years doing ! I think ill take your advice and start my PPL next month at Prestwick and while im underway with that, start the look into Tayflite / Tayside for my commercial.
I know this was a basic question though I just had to clear up any doubts in my head. I'm sure ill be using this forum on a regular basis with questions once I start !
Thanks for your reply, and ill use that luck wisely !