Thanks for all 4 responses guys
I can see where people must get confused with age limits, 27 is the maximum to apply while 33 is the maximum age to start pilot training.
Trim Stab - the PPL is for fixed wing, but no doubt will prove invaluable when training on the fixed wing Grob Tutor at the elementary flight training stage.
Think I'll ask my WO2 on Wed night and give MW a ring too. Nothing quite as reassuring as hearing it from the AAC themselves.
Pontius - Not sure the MP's know exactly what lies ahead, and they are the people in power
Many thanks and happy landings guys.