If hoping to join as an officer, you are too late (assuming 29 is your real age) - 27 is the maximum.
Having said that, despite the recent cuts, the army is not cutting back on pilot training. If you have exemplary TA service record, plus good academic qualifications, the army might accept you for commission into AAC even if slightly above the max age. You need to contact the AAC at Middle Wallop directly to get an answer - don't go through your local Joint Services recruitment office as you will get the "computer says no" answer.
You still have time if you enlist, as the limit is 33 at the start of your pilot course. If you take this route, you can't apply for pilot training until you have reached rank of LCPL. It is a good idea therefore to join a branch that promotes quickly - eg REME promotes to LCPL automatically at the end of training. Don't join AAC as a soldier - very hard to get pilot selection from within.
I see from your profile that you have a PPL. That is a double-edged sword - it can be an advantage or a hindrance, depending on how you use it. I suggest you mention it during recruitiment, then if you get in, never mention it again. Play the grey man with it.
Last edited by Trim Stab; 14th Mar 2011 at 09:04.